The Headmistress then told us the episode was over and gave us both a handful of tissues
She also told us we were excused lessons for the rest of the morning but would be expected in lessons that afternoon.
As we were about to leave her office she gave us both yellow sashes to wear for the next week.
We staggered back to our dorm, took of our skirts and lay face down on the beds.
As we were about to lie down I noticed somebody had put a jar of cold cream on the bedside table.
We just lay there sobbing for over an hour until we heard the bell for morning break.