Chapter Five Tam stood trembling in the center of the library, holding the paddle in her upturned palms, waiting for the order to present it. Jana had directed Jennifer to a straight backed chair with no armrests and asked her to sit. The meaning of this seating arrangement was lost on Jennifer, who had no experience with the spanking rituals, but Tam understood, and looked to Jana with a question in her eyes. “Tam,” said Jana sternly, “your carelessness tonight has earned you ten swats for each infraction. How many is that?” Tam shuddered visibly at the cruelty of the sentence, for she was familiar with the effects of the paddle she held, but she replied dutifully, “Thirty, Mistress.” Jana settled herself into a deep armchair across from Jennifer. “Very well, present the paddle to Je