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