To Kill a Mockingbird

Why does Miss Caroline hit Scout with the ruler?

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When Scout explains that Walter can't pay back the lunch money Miss Caroline offered, the teacher taps Scout's hand with a ruler and makes her stand in the corner of the room.

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Because Scout's brother did nit pay the teacher the money that he owed her ☺