One evening Mr and Mrs B called me into the kitchen and told me to sit at the table.
They said they had noticed that I had again skipped a few chores and that they expected them to be done in exchange for low rent and they had made this clear when I answered their advert.
Mr B said that if I did not want the accommodation cheaply and to do the chores then I should move out.
I was quite taken aback as I had not realised they were so offended by my shirking.
Mrs B then said that they felt that some form of punishment might be appropriate.
I had no idea what she meant, maybe a small fine but I meekly nodded at her suggestion.
Mrs B then said: “Just to be clear and to remind you,
Mr B and I think that some corporal punishment should be used.
We do not think you are too old for a spanking though other means are available if you prefer.”
It was funny but I felt at ease with these two authoritarian pensioners and simply muttered something like: “yes……yes…”