When asked nicely......

The children at school are tired and fidgety and we're closer to the last holidays than the next. They're not confined but strict restrictions are still in place and a possible reconfinement is not unforeseeable.  Soon the clocks will spring forward and the long school days here will end with a couple of good hours of sunlight during which they'll be shut up at home because of the curfew.  Their agitation is evident, especially in the afternoon classes which are beginning to be more D.H Lawrence's Afternoon in school:  The last lesson  than The best of school.
Téo's little plea was touching, but I can only do what I can do and he did pretty well given the circumstances.

Please Madame, be kind to me, I'm not good at listening comprehension. signed, your favourite pupil.