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torrents of cold water poured through Jeff's flimsy clothes.

"OK. He's had enough," said his mother. There were cries of "No! Leave him there to drip dry." "Let's fling him in the pool." To Jeff's relief, he was unshackled.

"Oooh, you are soaked, aren't you?" laughed Karen.

Jeff was led away, crying pitifully. He had completely forgotten his tough boyish image. "You are a real sissy girl, aren't you?" teased a girl, giggling behind him. "Just wait until we get him back at school," one of the boys said. Jeff let the waves of derision and contempt overcome him. Crying, he pleaded, "Please let me be a boy again. I've been punished enough now, haven't I?"

"Shut up, Susan, you stupid girl, unless you want a spanking," his aunt said with obvious delight.

"Spanking, did you say? Would you spank him? Oh, please, spank him? Can I do it too?" asked Karen.

"We'll see," said his aunt.

At this Jeff shrieked, "NO! YOU CAN'T LET HER SPANK ME! I COULDN'T STAND THAT! I JUST COULDN'T!"

"Susan! How dare you speak in that tone!" his mother said sharply. "Come, you are going home to be punished right now!"

Jeff dripped a trail of water as they walked

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Torrents of cold water

poured through Jeff's flimsy clothes.