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Rh arm on a neighbor's shoulder, leaning the head on the hand or laying it on the desk. (4) Putting one's feet on the bench or letting them dangle or scrape, crossing the legs or spreading them too far apart in sitting or standing. (5) Scratching the head. (6) Playing with the fingers or chewing them. (7) Turning the head in all directions. (8) Sitting and sleeping. (9) Crawling under benches or desks. (10) Turning the back upon the teacher. (11) Changing one's clothes in school. (12) Acting indecently in school.

63. — Keep your books clean inside and out; do not scribble or draw in them; do not lose or tear them.

64. — In writing do not soil your hands and face with ink, and do not spatter the ink on the desk or on your or other children's clothes.

65. — When school is out do not make a clatter. In going down stairs do not jump two or three steps at a time, lest you hurt yourself. Go quietly home.

66. — Dear child, although when out of school you are beyond the observation of your teacher, remember that God is everywhere, and that you must even on the street fear Him and His holy angels.

67. — Therefore do not run about wildly on the street and shout, but walk quietly and demurely.

68. — Act modestly, and do not do before other people what it is customary to do privately.

69. — It is improper to eat on the street.