When a lady teacher who had been at the local school in  a small town, for more than 30 years,  retired, a big party was given in her honour.

Afterwards, a former pupil offered to escort her home, but she insisted on going alone. “Mrs.Smith, aren’t you afraid to be out so late by yourself ?” he asked.

“What’s there to be afraid of ? she retorted. “I’d caned every man in this town.”