 The punishment does not serve to reform the children, however it does give them time, and the mindset, to be reasoned with.A dialogue is recorded between Miss Jenny and another student, Miss Sukey, in which Miss Jenny eventually convinces a reluctant Miss Sukey that each person had some fault in the fight, and that her time might be better spent attempting to make peace than plotting schemes for revenge.After some time alone, Miss Sukey realises that Miss Jenny is right and apologises.