I was shown his impressive but scary collection of canes. Particular attention was paid to a crook handled dragon cane which had a rubber coated tip. I winced at the sight of him flexing the cane and the horrible sound it made when he swished it through the air a few times. It was made quite clear to me that this cane would be used the next time we meet.

So, am I looking forward to my next visit? Dreading it more like – but strangely I know it is something that has to be done…….just as school punishments could not be avoided!