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Thorne opened the door and stood back to usher them out of
his office.   As they walked down the
corridor towards the front of the building, Lucy kept her eyes on the floor.   She was conscious of others in the hall
and knew that everyone was aware of what had transpired in the headmaster’s
office.   She was ashamed of her
behavior and absolutely humiliated that she had been so soundly caned that her
cries must have echoed around the school.   She was unaware that several students were looking at her in sympathy
while professors simply smiled and were pleased that the deceitful young women
obviously had gotten what they deserved.   Her history professor saw the look on Lord Wintercrest’s face and knew
unquestionably that these two had not yet paid the full price this man would
deem necessary for their misbehavior.   Lucy was led into the room where mathematics was taught.   Professor Lloyds stood from behind his
desk and understood from the obvious distress on her face that she had been
well punished.   His heart ached a
bit as he found he had a soft spot for the young woman.
    “Professor, I’ve offered your services as you
suggested, and Lord Wintercrest has graciously agreed that Lucille should spend
a few hours under your excellent guidance,” the headmaster spoke as he led Lucy
to stand in front of her professor’s desk.   He smiled and added cruelly, “Of course, she probably will need reminding
to sit still as she does her lessons and I hope you show a bit of mercy.   After all, it is indeed difficult to sit
on a well caned bottom – especially since she misbehaved and earned extra
strokes.”   Lucy heard her sister
gasp and clenched her hands at her sides.   The man was just plain cruel.   Of course everyone was aware of what had
taken place, but to mention it so blatantly was just hateful.  
    Professor Lloyds seemed to agree as he said,
“I’m sure Miss Furniss has learned her lesson, Sir.   I have no doubt that she will attend her
studies with the utmost concentration.   Please, Lord Wintercrest, she shall be ready to return home in time for
dinner, if that meets with your approval.”   Edward thought the man brave to be so brazen in front of his employer
yet found his respect grow.  
    Before Thorne could open his mouth he said, “I
appreciate your help, Sir.   I
believe you will find Lucy far more attentive this afternoon.   Have her ready to return home in four hours
if you agree.   I realize that will
not be enough time for Lucille to learn all she needs for her examination, but,
as I’ve assured Headmaster Thorne, she will also spend her weekend with her
head in her books or her bottom will pay an even bigger price.”   Thorne was upset at being left out of the
conversation, but found he was satisfied with the knowledge that the little
sneak would have her bottom reddened several times before she returned to his
school on Monday morning.   He left
the room thinking that with this silly girl’s grasp of mathematics, there was a
very good chance that he’d have the opportunity to personally witness another
round of discipline in his office soon enough.   He was smiling as he walked Lord
Wintercrest and his wife from the building.    Edward shook his hand and thanked
him again and Louisa properly gave him a small curtsy and again thanked him for
his discipline.   She hated leaving
her sister in this building but desperately wanted to get away from this
man.   Edward thanked him once more
and then turned his wife and led her to their carriage.
    Henri, their driver, nodded to his employer and
gave Louisa a very stern and disapproving look.   She blushed hotly as he opened the
carriage door.   Louisa was helped
into the carriage and she gingerly took her seat giving a small, barely audible
gasp.   The carriage dipped again as
Edward entered and sat beside his wife.   She clasped her hands in her lap, wishing she could clasp Lucy’s
hand.  
    “I am so sorry Sir,”