Mrs. Parks, a 6th-grade science teacher, posed a question to her class that would test their knowledge and spark a lively reaction. “Which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?” she asked, scanning the room for a response.
The class fell silent, until little Mary stood up, her face flushed with indignation. “You shouldn’t be asking us a question like that!” she exclaimed. “I’m going to tell my parents, and they’ll tell the principal, and you’ll get fired!” Mrs. Parks remained unfazed, repeating the question to the class.
Mary’s reaction only grew more intense, her voice whispering to her classmates, “Boy, is she going to get in big trouble!” But Mrs. Parks continued to ignore the commotion, waiting for a student to provide the correct answer.
Finally, Billy stood up, his eyes darting nervously around the room. “The pupil of the eye,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Mrs. Parks smiled, nodding in approval. “Very good, Billy.”
Then, she turned to Mary, a sly glint in her eye. “As for you, young lady,” she said, “I have three things to say: One, you have a dirty mind. Two, you didn’t read your homework. And three, one day you’re going to be very, very disappointed.” The class erupted into laughter, while Mary’s face turned bright red with embarrassment.
