He spoke kindly to all, smiled upon the scholars who did well in their classes, and seemed to inspire all present with the truth of his remarks uttered at the opening of the session.
"At recess the mystery that had enveloped the school was cleared away, for the three lads in the primary department were seen as the rest of the scholars filed by the door.

While all the rest enjoyed the recess, the three lads were obliged to remain in their seats, and when school was dismissed for the forenoon, the new teacher entered the primary-room, and was alone with the young offenders.

He sat down by them, and like a father talked kindly and gave good advice.

No parent ever used more fitting words nor more impressed his offspring with the fitness thereof than did the new teacher.

Dismissing them, he told them to go home, and when they returned to school to be good boys.
"That afternoon the boys were in their seats, and in two weeks' time there was not a scholar in the room who would not do anything the teacher asked.