“It looks like I have two boys in this house who can still benefit from an old-fashioned lesson now and then.” Once again, Billy didn’t answer or look up. “Do you know how I punished Johnny yesterday, Billy?” Billy blushed but managed to reply, “I think so, Mrs Wilkins.” “Then you probably have a pretty good idea of how I’m going to handle you, young man.” Billy gulped, took a very deep breath, and said in a very small voice, “Yes, Mrs Wilkins.” “I gather your mother doesn’t punish you this way anymore.” “No … Mrs Wilkins, not since I was fourteen.” His eyes were still on the floor. “That’s too bad, Billy, since you seem to be one of those boys who needs traditional discipline.” Billy blushed again and said nothing.
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