Please not the paddle

Different ways. We. See, she’s thinking of other things….

“…….and I’ve had to think long and hard about it. You’ve been a good student, and I want to make sure that continues….”

This doesn’t sound so bad….

“…..I’ve made my decision….”

Here it comes. It won’t be the paddle. It may not even be detention.

“You’re to report to my office every Friday afternoon for the remainder of the school year so that we can talk about your behavior. If there are no problems, then it will be a very short meeting……..”

Relief bordering on euphoria.

“…….All of your teachers will be aware of this arrangement, as will your parents, of course…..”

Of course. Not so bad. Okay.

“……..Now, ordinarily, for first visits to the office, I go pretty easy on girl…..”

It’s okay, this IS easy….

“….but in your case, I want to make a very strong impression in the beginning…..”

Oh you have. I don’t want to get paddled. I’ll be good. I don’t want to come back and be scared like this again…..

“…..so, today, you’re to take five strokes of the paddle……”