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'Volume 16 – The People's Choice' - The Woody Back to School Unit

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<strong>The</strong> People’s Choice“I’ll give this some thought,” the Grand Mastersaid finally.“<strong>The</strong>n I’ll need <strong>to</strong> take Summers in<strong>to</strong> HouseCus<strong>to</strong>dy,” said Ms Whar<strong>to</strong>n. “Sally will take her <strong>to</strong> theback room of the library and supervise her.”Mr Humphries nodded. “I understand thepro<strong>to</strong>col; however, I am going <strong>to</strong> send Penelope AnnEvans <strong>to</strong> act as an independent observer, just in caseMiss Cobb should get any ideas.”<strong>The</strong> Wart was clearly displeased but sensiblyshe elected <strong>to</strong> remain silent.<strong>The</strong> Grand Master invited Lady Vic<strong>to</strong>riaBromp<strong>to</strong>n <strong>to</strong> his study for a beverage. Over the pastyear he had gained immense respect for thearis<strong>to</strong>cratic Red-shirt and treated her as his aide decampe.“All of this over a missed tennis match?” heasked. “I don’t suggest that she shouldn’t bepunished but this whole ritual seems rather arcane.After all we’ve abolished collaring, sweating andsporting spanking? Isn’t this just another hangoverfrom the old days?”“I know it sounds rather servere,” said LadyVix, “but the gals are quite competitive over theAnnual House Trophy and losing fifty points this latein the year puts the Red House in a <strong>to</strong>ugh spot.Believe you me I wouldn’t wish a Formal HouseBeating on anyone and I can speak from painfulexperience but the Bounder let the side down badlyand she knew the consequences.”<strong>The</strong> Grand Master drummed his fingers on thedesk. Sometimes the strange code of honor amongst

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