As we have done in the case of the defective, let us quote some of the phrases by which our correspondents sum up the unstable.
Charles cannot sit still, nor keep in rank, and his heedlessness prevents reproof having any effect.
Albert never obeys but with a bad grace.
Martha always puts on an astonished look when she is checked.
Maurice receives any criticism with impatience.
Susan receives it with anger.
Eugenie, by tossing her head. She mimics her teacher, and makes the others laugh, so that they have to hide their faces.
Octavia replies, "What do I care!" She bursts out laughing and continues to do what she has been forbidden.
Leontine quibbles, answers back, and expresses aloud her bad humour.
Raoul flies into a passion when he is reprimanded. He poses as a martyr, a victim of injustice, and sometimes even utters threats. Punishment makes him give vent to intemperate language.