Mr. Salt: You have been in detention on numerous occasions, have completed several punishment exercises, failed to complete more than you have been given, been banned from the school library for a short period, been sent to the headmistress' office, and I Believe that you hit another girl on your very first day? Veruca: She chewed gum in-- Mr. Salt: [holds one hand up and slaps her face]: There is no reasonable explanation for this, Veruca. As far as I'm concerned, you have had all your chances in this particular area. So I have taken appropriate action. -Later in the same story, Veruca has her gifts that she liked: a pink shimmery dress, jewelry (including a pearl necklace), new shoes, a lovely rose pedal for her bath, a canvas tote bag, and a voucher for a clothes shop.