“Well, I never get fined,” cried Hal joyfully.
“Except for running up stairs in dirty shoes,” said Sam.
“Oh! there’s no dirt now.”
“Let me see, what are the fines?” said Miss Fosbrook.
“Here’s the list,” said Susan; and sighing, she said, “I’m afraid I shall never do it! If Bessie only would help!”
The fines of the Stokesley schoolroom were these for delinquencies—each value a farthing—
For being dressed later than eight o’clock.
For hair not properly brushed.
For coming to lessons later than five minutes after ten.
For dirty hands.