“So those two boys are being caned this morning because of something you started. Do you not feel a bit guilty?”
“If you put it that way then I suppose I do Sir.”
“Well. I do put it that way. So, as the instigator, do you not consider that you deserve an even more severe punishment than they are getting, Stockings?”
What could I say?
“I suppose so Sir.”
“So if I were to tell you that they will each be getting six of the best what do you think you deserve?”
“The same and lines Sir?” I asked optimistically.