Miss Horner, who was keeping order in the assembly room of a high
school, saw a girl making a form resembling a frog out of her
handkerchief while a boy who sat near was watching her intently.
[Sidenote: Pupils Laugh]
Miss Horner went to the girl and said, “I want some one, who can do it
well, to tell the story found on page 79 of ——’s Ancient History when we
recite today. You may go now to the book shelves and get the history.”
With a smile she continued, “I’ll tell you just when I want the story
told.”
The “frog” was forgotten, and the boy half suspected that Miss Horner
understood the entire situation and knew how to manage it.
(4) _Talking back._ One of the greatest annoyances of the teacher’s life
is the pupil who talks back.