The Governess- 23

“I’m sorry young man, but is for your own good. Go over to your desk and
undress, quickly now, I don’t want to waste the rest of the day.”
Richard was unable to move; the words shocked him. He could hardly believe this
beautiful young woman was going to cane him. He began to tremble from head to
foot, hardly able to put one foot in front of the other as he stumbled back to
his desk. He turned to her, his voice pleading. “But.. miss.”
Jane found it difficult to keep the thrill of excitement out of her voice as she
spoke sternly to her young charge. “If you delay any more Richard I will double
your punishment.”

“She watched with satisfaction as his trembling fingers
started to undo the buttons of his jacket. “Come along Richard everything
off… quickly now.” Jane stood up taking several ribbons of soft leather from
the draw and placing them on top of the desk. She closed the draw and moved to
side of her desk. She watched intently as the boy undressed. He had taken off
his jacket and shirt and laid them on the seat of his chair. He was naked above
the waist but seemed reluctant to unbutton his trousers. “Take your shoes and
socks off before your trousers… quickly now, I have warned you.” Jane’s voice
was stern. Her words seemed to have the desired effect as Richard bent over and
removed his shoes and socks. “Come along… drop your trousers.”