QUOTE : The last he saw, the big man had planted a trencher-sized hand on her bottom, causing her to howl. They could hear her howling once or twice more outside. Ellowyn was howling because his swat bloody well hurt. She was not only in tantrum mode, she was also in panic mode. Brandt had her out in the street, marching across the muddy avenue as he spanked her soundly, not once but at least four times. She could hear men cheering and laughing, and it only served to fuel her agitation.