. no... not at all," she replied, perplexed.She turned to look behind her down the passageway to see a number of other employees watching her and her ...coworker. She didn't really understand Tom's question and she was doubly surprised to see people standing in the walkway watching her. Two of them, women Barbara didn't like... and who didn't like her overly much... both had nasty grins on their faces. Unsettled, she gave Tom a final glance and continued on her way."Hello, Barb," Katy said.. "Yes, you contact some members please so that we can have a good idea about interest before the next meeting," instructed Lucy."But if you are serious there has to be a limit on the number of strokes surely," said Elizabeth."I suppose, maximum of eighteen I think," announced Lucy. "Eighteen strokes with a cane, do you really think that you could take that?" said Elizabeth, back to being incredulous."Well I took six strokes at school once so I do not see why not," said Lucy who's buttocks gave a. " Absolutely," Grace winked."What delivery?" Jessie was in the dark a bit. "Where will we be at10:30?" We will be at a Chamber of Commerce brunch at tomorrow morning, honey,and as for the delivery, it's just something I ordered for the greatroom and Grace is helping me out by signing for it." Earning my keep, actually," Grace joked as she gave them each anotherkiss. "God, you two are so cute together. Bye, bye."Grace took Bill's hand and Martha took Jessie's and they headed off inopposite. Complying with her instruction, Lionel stepped inside. Allison followed him down the corridor and into the living room. Lionel was standing where he had on their first meeting in the flat, watching Allison almost furtively as she came into the room and stepped carefully across to the armchair where she sat down. “Do not expect to discuss our last meeting. You’ll see some things on the table. Put them on.” Allison ordered, not waiting for Lionel to say anything.Lionel hesitated for a moment.