Paddy would then proceed through the class carrying a chocolate box. Those listed for corporal punishment would be invited to take a chocolate and on opening the box would find Paddy’s strap, neatly coiled and ready for action. Funnily enough, recalled several former students, boys somehow accepted his use of the strap when they were angered if other teachers resorted to physical punishment.”
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