We filed out and she closed the door. I was really sweating at the thought of being given lines or even a detention as I had always tried so very hard to avoid these punishments, but what would Miss E do? I remembered well her comment about the punishment book. We could hear her on the telephone and afer a few minutes she came out.
“I have spoken to the lady concerned and I have no option but to cane you all. Helen H, you are first. The rest of you, face the wall.”
The door closed and we stood there facing the wall as instructed. I remember clenching my hands and my bottom felt very vulnerable. Bridget and Sandra looked glum. Suddenly we heard the sound of a cane swishing down and a slight cry after each one.