Whenever I look at Edna O'Brien," continued Mr. Denby-Denby, "I get the impression that she wants to put every man she meets across her knee and give them a good spanking until they show her the proper respect. Oh, to be the bare bottom beneath that alabaster palm!
Mr. Denby-Denby humorously describes Edna O'Brien as someone who deeply desires respect from the men she encounters, imagining her as someone eager to discipline them firmly to earn their regard. His comment reflects a playful and exaggerated admiration, portraying her as both assertive and formidable in her interactions.
He humorously wishes to be the recipient of her discipline, imagining himself as the compliant target of her firm yet playful discipline. This...
