Jim was in town to get his uniform for the Academy. The Academy had supplied the name of the gents outfitters who supplied the uniform, it was just as well they had, thought Jim, as grey school shorts to fit an 18 year old would not be easy to come by in the high street shops.
The gents outfitters was called Willams & Co and was in a small side street. Just as Jim was completing his purchases he heard a familiar voice. Hi Jim, fancy seeing you here- it was his schoool friend and neighbour Ed. Jim hardly recognised Ed-he had got his hair cut really short. Are you going to this Academy too Ed ? asked Jim.
Yep, only problem is I wore knee length bermuda shorts all summer so my tan only goes from the knees down. I looked like I had two-tone legs when I tried on these school shorts just now, I'm going to ask them if they have them in a knee-length style.
You obviously haven't read the regulations Ed, said Jim. It says and I quote 'the regulation shorts, which must be worn summer and winter, have an inside leg measurement of four inches. No other length is acceptable.'
Jeepers said Ed, they've so many regulations, it's a wonder they don't tell us what underwear we can have! Actually laughed Jim , they do! it says 'students may wear either briefs or boxers, however boxers should not be visible below the hem of the student's shorts' Ed you don't seem to have read the regulations very well, you better read up on them or you will be a likely candidate for the first caning!
Actually Jim , I was meaning to ask you about that. I've never been caned ,I've no idea how painful it will be or what it will feel like. Are you worried about it? Er... actually Ed I got my dad to give me a caning last week just to see how it was, he used a bamboo rod from the garden. That wasn't a bad idea Jim, said Ed-I'll ask my dad to do the same for me. I better be off now, see you at the academy next week.
When Ed got home his dad was reading the paper, dad can I ask you for something? Not a loan of money again Ed, I just gave you money to get your school uniform and haircut. It's kind of a strange request dad, said Ed, You know they use the cane in that academy i'm going to?-I'm a bit worried about it.
There's nothing to worry about Ed, a couple of canings won't do you any harm, the hard bit will be getting those improved grades in your repeat exams. I got caned in school-none of us thought anything about it.
But it was different for you dad, you were caned all through your school years I guess, I will be taking it for the first time at 18! I see your point Ed, but what do you want me to do about it, it was your own choice to go to this academy.
I met Jim today, his dad gave him the cane last week so he'd know what he was in for, they used a bamboo rod from the garden, can you do the same for me? said Ed.
I can go one better than that said his dad. Your grandfather had a cane ,he used it a couple of times on me and your uncles, I think it's in a trunk of his things in the attic, want to go and have a look?
Sure enough Ed's dad found the cane and brought it down from the attic. Right then, will we do this now?
No time like the present said Ed, I'll just change into my school shorts.
When Ed had changed his dad said, well then bend over, but try and keep your buttock muscles relaxed, that way it won't hurt so much. Easy for you to say, said Ed, you don't have a cane aimed at your backside!
Right I suppose not. Ready ? here we go. Whack! the first stroke shocked Ed -it was sharper and stung more than he expected, the next one was sorer still. He could hardly draw breath as the next four came down. Ay last it was over. Ed stood up, red faced and panting. Whew dad I won't be able to sit down for a week! Thanks though, I know what to expect now, and in a way it was nicer to have my first beating from you than a stranger.