At least with the better department stores, he could be sure of finding everything in one shop. These shops were always designed to keep the customers in as long as possible. The direction of the escalators was such that you had to walk through each department as opposed to simply stepping off one and on to another, and Miles found himself walking through the lingerie department on this Saturday morning.
Miles liked the idea that there were so many pairs of pretty panties on display, and it excited him when he watched the respectable ladies perusing the goods. It didn’t take long for thoughts to drift to the hidden charms which would be encased by the delicate cotton, satin or lace. Lingering a little longer than strictly necessary, Miles heard an instantly recognizable voice.
“See anything you like?”
Turning round he was face to face with a smiling Mrs. Dupree.
“Lovely to see you again Miles; how are you?”
Miles found it a little strange exchanging pleasant small talk. The last time they had met, this elegant lady in her late fifties had thrashed him with a tawse and then held his hands while her daughter flogged him with a cane. It took weeks for the cuts and bruises to disappear and even now he could feel the last of the little marks which were left.
“Would you like to go for a coffee?” Mrs. Dupree suggested.
“Yes, that would be lovely. I am in no hurry.”
“In that case Miles, you won’t mind if I pick up a few things first?”
Miles had often found himself pausing as he passed the lingerie department but he had only managed a fleeting glimpse at the stock. Now he found himself sifting through the garments with Mrs. Dupree, examining and discussing the items in great detail. He found himself making suggestions and being asked for opinions on whether the gusset was wide enough or if they would be visible through a thin dress.
Mrs. Dupree didn’t like the idea of thongs; jokingly she said it was like having your bottom flossed. They settled on some cotton panties which were lacy at the front and plain at the back. Miles suggested some simple white ones with polka dots which Mrs. Dupree thought were very pretty but a bit young for her so they bought them for Sophie.
As they sat down for coffee, Mrs. Dupree thanked Miles for helping her and they started chatting. They both realized they shared a lot of common interests, and the conversation flowed easily. Although well into her 50s Mrs. Dupree was by no means elderly. When she talked about music or travel she simply sparkled.
“Miles... May I ask you a question?”
“Oh dear!” replied Miles, his face sinking.
“Really, it’s nothing to be worried about, and I wouldn’t want to embarrass you. It’s just...”
“No, no, it’s quite alright, ask away.”
“It’s just that when we punished you... I think you felt much better for it?”
Miles tried to formulate a sensible answer and tripped over his words eventually settling on a simple, “Yes”.
“That’s okay.” Mrs. Dupree gave a reassuring smile and squeezed Miles’s hand.
“Do you think boys who get caught snooping on ladies while they shop for knickers deserve to be punished?”
Seeing where this was going Miles looked down at the table and replied,“Yes ma’am.”
Miles followed Celia Dupree back to her house and helped her carry the shopping in.
Mrs. Dupree opened the door to the lounge. “Wait for me in here; I’ll be with you shortly.”
Miles looked around the tastefully decorated room. There was a grand piano with black and white photographs mainly of Mrs. Dupree and her daughter Sophie. Miles was reminiscing about how pretty Sophie was at eighteen years old in her school uniform when he was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.
Mrs. Dupree had taken her jacket off and was stood in a tweed skirt and tight sweater which made her small breasts stand out prominently. The tawse which had been used six weeks previously was hanging from her left hand.
“Would you mind pulling the piano stool out please?” Miles felt a sense of parody. The tone was so friendly and polite yet in a few moments he knew he was going to be violently assaulted with the heavy leather tawse.
“Thank you, you can remove your trousers and underpants and put them on the chair in the corner”
Miles did as directed and stood in his tee-shirt nervously covering his genitals.
“Would you please bend over the stool?”
The instruction was given so politely Miles had to stop himself from answering with, “With pleasure”.
“Miles felt the deep pile of the Chinese carpet under his feet as he approached the leather-topped piano stool. It was awkward getting into the correct position; not quite high enough.
“Stand up again, please,” came the polite instruction. “I’ll be right back.”
Miles was aware that Mrs. Dupree was looking at his penis as she spoke.
When she had left the room he looked down to see that a clear strand had formed between the tip of his penis and the inside of his leg where a viscous drop had landed.
Mrs. Dupree returned with a pillow and a soft white towel. After they had both been placed on the piano stool Miles was able to position himself comfortably with his bottom upmost.
“Twelve strokes!” was all that Mrs. Dupree said and seconds later the strap landed.
Being able to strike in a downwards motion enabled Mrs. Dupree to hit much harder than she had done before. The mark from the tawse was visible in a matter of seconds; you could clearly make out the lines of the tails which had splayed out as they cut through the air and the purple rectangular marks where the tips struck breaking the skin slightly at the edges.
“One! Thank you Ma’am.” Miles couldn’t believe how painful that first stroke was; so much more painful than the last time. He thought that Mrs. Dupree had made a mistake and then the second landed. He looked at Mrs. Dupree with pleading eyes and a third stroke landed at the crease below his buttocks.
“How many was that?”
“Three... Three! Thank you Ma’am.”
Mrs. Dupree was now standing to the right of Miles.
“Fo... Four! Thank you Ma’am.”
Miles contemplated getting up and running away.