Well, for one thing, he was a lot quicker than Mrs Bradford. Pop, pop, pop and and it was over in less than 20 seconds. But oh my Christ! I swear the first pop alone was worse than a full paddling from Mrs Bradford. I screamed my head off. I legit cried. Not a few tears and sniffles, I mean I was crying.
I had to sign a form, and then Mr Washburn told me he was really very sorry that he had to do the paddling (and I honestly believed him, and still do to this day) and he told me I could take my time composing myself as long as I got back to my last class in time to be told the assignments.