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8.<br />
cracks in the LINO, picking the dirt out.<br />
Robbie stands smartly at attention. His face is glum.<br />
INT. MATRIARCH’S OFFICE<br />
Beth has a look of guilt upon her face.<br />
BETH<br />
I didn’t. Someone put... Gwen--<br />
The Matriarch steps towards Beth, intimidating as ever.<br />
MATRIARCH<br />
How do you explain this?<br />
The Matriarch waves the HAND TOWEL harshly in front of<br />
Beth’s face.<br />
MATRIARCH (CONT’D)<br />
So easy to blame someone else. Take<br />
responsibility girl! Not only that,<br />
it’s quite clear you’ve been<br />
venturing into the boys’ dormitories.<br />
Outrageous!<br />
As if from nowhere, The Matriarch produces a CANE.<br />
EXT. MATRIARCH’S OFFICE - HALLWAY<br />
Robbie’s face grimaces, as Beth lets out a shriek.<br />
INT. MATRIARCH’S OFFICE<br />
The Matriarch is holding Beth’s long SKIRT up to her<br />
knees.<br />
Several RED STREAKS mark the back of her calves.<br />
Another strike of the CANE. This time BLOOD.<br />
Beth’s teeth are clenched in defiance of pain. A tear runs<br />
down her cheek.<br />
Putting the CANE onto her DESK, The Matriarch steps<br />
forward and pulls the pins out of Beth’s hair. Long dark<br />
hair falls to her waist.<br />
The Matriarch produces a pair of SISSORS. She grabs Beth’s<br />
hair, pulling it back hard. She cuts violently.