Norman looked back from the black board, shakingher head. All the eyes in the class focused on hertight gray skirt, and the lush contours of her hips ...andbehind, as she slowly walked towards Jason, wagging herfinger her finger in the air. “I’m not day dreaming,” Jason mumbled, trying not tostare at the shape of her nipples against her silkblouse, wondering why she had to come so close to gether point to him. “How did we solve that equation on the blackboard?”. “Sounds like the Melanoqui Autarchy all over again.”“If anything it’s worse. If they catch you, they will kill you and they are strong enough that the Empire could face massive casualties if we go in to avenge you.”“Wonder if I could borrow Janilla?” I chuckled.“That’s actually a pretty good idea, Dave,” Vilgra replied. “Assuming her Serenissima will allow it or Janilla will do it.”“Yep, Janilla is the problem if she thinks she’s neglecting her duties by letting Amantil out of her sight,” I. The rain was now sheeting down, the temperature had dropped like a stone and it was hell being out on such nights. I had managed to obtain some tarpaulins, and canvas sheeting, as protection for the sentinels, but it was still a cold and wet spell of duty for the men. I was pleased at how well the men had responded to the different weather and duty conditions, as it had been rather soft for them in Laverton but now it was more like soldiering on campaign. Of course many of my men had not yet. ‘This is excellent, Isabella. It’s better’n my youngest boy’s Arbuckle.’ Then he pulled an envelope out of his inner pocket and set it on the table. ‘That there is wages for a full day. In cash. It’ll help tie you over till next payday this Friday,’ he said. ‘Thank you, Mr. Barrington.’ She smiled gratefully. ‘I could really use it.’ ‘I figured as much,’ he said with a kind smile. ‘Oh, and ‘fore I forget, Doc Bennett is droppin’ by this afternoon just after afternoon supper,’ he informed her..