He talked about trust and reliability as foundations of our small family, our business - his business. And how a man's word was his life. Then, after ...a greasy joke, he all of sudden picked up a pistol and shot that one particular guard between his eyes. Then he sat down and finished his burrito and beer.I made sure that I looked shocked because of the shooting, while I was cheering inside. I was still alive. I might be able to have my revenge.Some time later, the boss rose and came to me."I do. Magdaline was constantly monitored by a team of Sisters during every waking hour, and any time they felt her attention withdrawing from the world, (a sparse room with a gruesome icon it’s focus, ) they would strike her with a riding crop. While she wasn’t persuaded to love of their tortured God, there did occur a miracle of sorts.Just like Pavlov’s poor unloved dogs, she was trained from withdrawing her attention from the world God created for her. However her acute focus remained, leaving her. . I don't know." Mrs. Polar whispered back. "Something just came over me." If you two don't have anything to share with the class, I would appreciate it if you'd be quiet." Steven spoke up in his teacher high feminine voice. "Sorry." The two women said together as the nylon encased toes of their teacher flexed its painted toes. Mrs. Sawyer noticed that their teacher had left her shoes under her desk and moved about the class in her stocking feet.Meanwhile at home, Ben stood in his mother's. ‘I thought so,’ Wanda said quietly. ‘I don’t want to say good-bye but we will be working in different cities. I can’t go with him. I’ve gotta get back to my own company. And he can’t go with me.’ ‘He could.’ ‘How?’ ‘He could quit the project and go with you.’ Carlie shook her head. ‘I would hate for him to do that. He’s really excited about the project, and he would have to give up his share of the company. He needs that for his family.’ Wanda was quiet. She tried to decide whether she should.