Nora descended the stairs…
Ted held her hand and led her into the living room. Conversation stopped. He took her to where her mother sat, and gave her a small nod.
“Mother, I’m very sorry for the language I used earlier. Ted has punished me for it, and you can be sure of my ladylike speech in the future." Her mother nodded acceptance, and Ted walked her to her father.
“Daddy, I’m sorry about how I spoke just now. I’ve been carefully disciplined, and it won’t happen again.”
“I’m sure it won’t, honey,” he replied lovingly.
And so she was taken around the room, to apologize even to her little brother, telling each one of her contrition, spanking, and absolution.
It was harder than the time over her beloved’s knee.
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