TEACHER. Couldn't help pulling hair! That is a likely story.
You may pass to the foot.
PUPIL. No, I couldn't. I went to raise my hand and his hair was
right in the way. (_Scuffs to foot._)
TEACHER. I will try you on one more sentence, and if you cannot read
that properly you must take your seats and study. (_Writes: "Stephen
says that the girls are knitting."_) Next read.