"Elisabeth Taylor-Wilkinson, did you not hear what I just told you? Now sit..." At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Richard announced his presence. "One moment Richard..." She glared at Effie. "You are in<em>big</em>trouble young lady!"<br/><br/>She quickly unlocked the door and let Richard in, locking it again behind him. "Mr Nailor, I regret to inform you that I caught Gemma smoking on campus. As it is the first day, and she was good enough to hand over the cigarettes and her lighter, I agreed to a light punishment. As you can see, she had had three strokes so far. Of course she is your student, and her punishment is now up to you, but I would recommend another seven strokes to the behind, and not informing the Headmistress."<br/><br/>She chuckled. "Of course, Miss Stephens has offered to tell Mistress herself. I have advised her that this would be most unwise. As deputy head, I also advise that once punishment is complete, that you take her back to your office and confiscate any communication devices she may be carrying."<br/><br/>She smiled at Richard, and then kissed him lightly on the cheek, and handed him the crop.