Why did I lie? Maybe I was still sure that no one had seen me. Maybe I thought that I could come up with a believable explanation, a story about dropping an eraser and having it land halfway down the flight of stairs. But, before I could offer another lie, my face gave me away. Under my mother’s stare, I blushed a bright scarlet. She didn’t release her gaze for several seconds, then she said, “Would you like to answer that question again, young lady?” And this time I told her the truth. My mother looked at me for several more moments. Then she said, “Mother Frances called after supper last night, and she told me about your escapade. She wanted to know whether she should paddle you, and I told her that I’d talk with you first and then have you bring a note to school.
Catholic School in New England13
Related Articles
-
The High Price of Stealing28
“Are you embarrassed Josh? That’s too bad! You embarrassed me, and you embarrassed our family. Now its your turn...
-
South London Revisited2
I remember Mr Payne only too well, he gave me 3 of the best across the backside in the...
-
Canings That Went Wrong13
Of the aborted canings, most were aborted because she felt the demeanor and the physiological response of the victim...
-
Just Desserts13
When I was younger, those tiny hands seemed to sting all over my bottom. I remember how it felt....
-
A streak of bad luck8
Mother tugged my underpants down to my ankles. “So you like being naked in public, showing yourself to the...
-
The First Time I Saw a Cane2
I may have been because of this sweet being found, or some other reason, but the headmistress came into...
-
Mrs Symington8
If you saw the way he carries on, you would understand why my method of punishment works so well....
-
The First Time I Saw a Cane10
The mindset of our legislators, most of whom are lawyers and thus have a vested interest in lots of...