“Yes,' he said. 'That's it. They'd kick him and beat him with a switch. Then if the youngster was really bad, they'd put him in a sack and take him back to Spain.' 'Saint Nicholas would kick you?' 'Well, not… — David Sedaris Copy Share Image
The fake slap invariably makes contact, adding the elements of shock and betrayal to what had previously been plain old-fashioned fear. — David Sedaris Copy Share Image
