“I imagine the Franks and the Thomsons will hear these naughty boys getting spanked this afternoon since I intend to punish them in their bedroom and it’s too hot to close the windows. Now off we go, boys … your lunch is waiting.” With a final nod to Mrs Parsons, Belinda shooed the boys out to the street and headed home.

As soon as they arrived, Johnny and Billy washed up and sat down for lunch. After clearing the table with Belinda, she took each of them by the hand and led them into the living room. Both boys were already crying softly by then. They were also embarrassed by the fact that the neighbor’s mothers and children were out in their backyard right next to the Wilkins house.