I was at the head’s mercy. He stood behind me and I was told to bend forward. I was not told to lift my skirt but as it was fairly baggy and pleated I had to gather it to the front. I then got 3 of the best which jolly well hurt. Almost worse was my walk back to the form room where I had to stay and complete schoolwork alone for the rest of the morning. I was in tears and was marched through scores of my classmates which was extremely embarrassing. I made sure that I was never caned again.
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