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Violet’s head was a confusion of different emotions. While she was elated that she still had a job, she was truly terrified at the prospect of being physically punished by Lord Hardcastle. She knew she didn’t have a choice. She could not afford to lose a day’s wages; her family were relying on her.
“I will take the spanking, my Lord.”
“Very well,” Lord Hardcastle replied. He walked to the corner of the room and to Violet’s wide-eyed horror removed a long thin cane from the umbrella stand.
“Bend over the desk,” he instructed.
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And while we're talking about His Lordship's Apprentice, there was a very nice review of it on Charlie J Forrest's blog this week. I think it was nice. It's possible he's taking the piss. Either way, I'm happy. I will take all the reviews I can get. "The kind of book I could see myself recommending to my gran." probably deserves to be a book jacket quote. You know, if my books had jackets.
As always, check out the rest of the Satspankers. They're all marvellous. Almost certainly.
That woud scare the heck out of me also, I understand Violet's trepidation.
ReplyDeleteAh, reluctant consent. What choice does she have, indeed. Myself, I'd run screaming from the room as soon as the cane came out, but no Vi. Nice snippet.
ReplyDeleteI'm right behind Maddie! I don't like the cane, but I do like reading about it! ; )
ReplyDeleteEep, that's gonna hurt!
ReplyDeleteI'm so nervous for her and not just for the pain spanking she's about to receive. Fab snippet, Etta! Congrats on the new review. :)
ReplyDeleteThe cane makes me nervous too. I love it as a reader though! Great snippet, Etta.
ReplyDelete~Livia
I just love the walking-stick/punishment-implement crossover. Swoony, Etta!
ReplyDeleteOuch, the cane!
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