When the complaint has been made by the girl, ask Benjamin to take the
seat back of James for the present, saying, “No, you need not move your
books, yet.” After the session make it a point to interview the boy.
“Benjamin, is there some reason why you pull Marjorie’s hair?”
“It is always in my way when I write.”
“I thought there must be some good reason. You would not act that way
unless you had a cause. There is a vacant seat, Benjamin, back of James
in row 1. You may change your books right now. You will not be troubled
there.”
Another course to pursue would be the following:
[Sidenote: Change Seat]
“Miss Eastman, Benjamin keeps pulling my hair.” “Benjamin, I believe you
will not be bothered, (inferring that he is), if you will take the seat
back of James for the morning.”