One day, after repeated warnings, Mr. Keesing,her maths teacher decided to give Anne an unusual assignment: she had to write an essay titled "A Chatterbox." He thought it might teach her a lesson in silence.
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But Anne’s chatter continued, so he gave her another essay: "Incorrigible Chatterbox." Once again, Anne responded with wit, turning the task into a playful game.
An Incorrigible chatterbox
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For the third essay, titled "Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox," Anne penned a creative story about a family of ducks endlessly quacking, poking gentle fun at the situation. This time, Mr. Keesing was not only amused but impressed. He realized Anne’s talkativeness wasn’t defiance but a spark of creativity and intelligence.
QUACK QUACK QUACK,Said Mistress Chatterbox
From then on, he stopped assigning essays and instead allowed Anne’s lively spirit to thrive. Mr. Keesing learned that sometimes, the best lessons come not from silence, but from listening to the voices we try to quiet.