Description:He rose from his desk and went to a cupboard I had every cause to know and fear. From the corner of my eye I could see him take something long and yellow from it. I knew that cane of old. It was one of his most cruel, and stung a woman's flesh like a viper. 'Kindly remove your drawers and mount up on the chair,' he directed, pointing to the large leather armchair with the wicked rod he held...