Assume that the written sentence on the board was prompted by a genuine
wish of the writer. Say to the children, “Who wrote for me such a pretty
wish as that?” When Roland answers, “I did,” pick up the chalk and write
directly under his sentence, “Thank you, Roland Churchill.”
Your smile and your coöperation will stimulate his good wishes, and will
bring about his coöperation with you in the afternoon’s tasks.