Dip and Twist and Press and Pull

There are not many things quite as satisfying as a good swabbing. Sure, it's rich in danger, pushing life to the edge, where one step too far results in serious and permanent damage, but the reward of indulging an itch, though momentary, is treasure galore. A pirate's shangri-la, a master's puerile act, a monkey's extra hand, all simple and good.