So what happened Caleb? the teacher repeated. That day I only had pap in the morning and nothing all through the day, he said.
There was a burst of laughter, even the teacher grinned in amusement.
You had only pap? meaning what, the teacher asked?
I did not hae the strength that day, he said.
The teacher chucled shortly, She called Rhoda out and inquired what had happene and Rhoda told the teacher what happened.
Caleb if you had beaten Rhoda, she would have enjoyed the sympathy of all the children in the class but in your case, everyone is happy that you have been disgraced, do you know the reason? the teacher said.
Caleb was silent, he knew that the children were were happy that he had been beaten.
It is because they don't like you and that is because you like to bully them, and nobody likes someone who bullies them. So you have to stop bullying your mates and start becoming friends with them, that way they will all begin to love you.
Do you understand?
Yes ma. Caleb replied. And fighting is very bad, a child who fights is only telling the world that he or she lacks good home training.