Belton reluctantly followed.

He didn't see the need of getting acquainted with all the teachers in one day.

He thought that there were too many teachers in that building, anyhow.

These were Belton's rebellious thoughts as he left Miss Nermal's room.
Nevertheless, he finished his journey around to the various rooms and afterwards assumed charge of his own room.

Some might ascribe his awkwardness in his room that day to the fact that the work was new to him.