Prefects caned and tawsed

I can only be grateful that, reprehensive though your conduct was, you were discovered by Mr. Maitland before anything worse happened.

For all we know, I might have returned to find this school for which I am responsible littered with bodies either too ***** or too exhausted to move.

And it is I who have to face the parents and the governors.

Your thoughtless behaviour might have wrecked the good name of the school, built up over generations.

And I can only say that such behaviour would have merited an instant expulsion.

But as you can see, arrangements have been made to give you a more lenient punishment.

Punish you in a more lenient manner.

Would you both agree to accept the formal punishment?

Debbie?

Yes, Miss Chambers.

Fiona?

Yes, Miss Chambers.

Right. Debbie, adjust your chair.

I am going to give you six strokes, which you will count out loud.

If you attempt to stand up or move, you will earn more stripes.

Do you understand?

Yes, Miss Chambers.

Now you may stand up and go into that corner.

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