At this point, the sting had reached its peak. I rubbed my legs together to try and get some relief – and was scolded immediately, “Stand still! I won’t tell you again!” I froze.
Mrs Hamilton stood up, walked around to the front of the desk and leaned back against it. Mrs Hamilton rolled her sleeve back down slowly and replaced her wristwatch. Now my embarrassment was complete. She had spanked me like a little child across her knee. She had made me cry and beg for her to stop.
“Well, James, I hope you’ve learned your lesson. You should consider yourself very fortunate indeed that this visit to see me has only ended in a spanking!” I was offered another tissue and instructed to blow. I obeyed.