" Both blushed at the comment. Finally, thebus came into sight and as they boarded, Robert paid for them both.The journey took around an hour, spent m...ostly in silence looking out thewindows watching the passing scenery, with fleeting glances at each otherdue their shyness. When they arrived at the bus station it was almostlunch time; both felt hungry so they agreed to go for something to eatfirst.---Olive looked up at Elizabeth and shared with her the thoughts runningaround in her head."When I. I look around the group as a whole, “Carla and Jaycee have access to some money in the bank, so if you need to buy anything have them organise the cash for you. You know what I hope to see happen here and you all have the skills and knowledge to see it’s done. So organise it as soon as you can, but first, plan it well.”Lance smiles and nods yes while asking, “You don’t want to approve the plans for the new towns?”“No. As long as they meet the requirements I laid out before I’ll be happy with. " Good. I'm glad to hear that. I don't like having to spank you, you know." I know, and I'm sorry you had to this time. Can I tell you a secret?" she said, turning around to face him."What is it?" When you had me over your knee and was spanking me... I kind of liked it. I mean, it wasn't like when father would spank me - when he did that, I knew he was really angry at me. Usually, I would just get a lecture or sent to my room if I misbehaved. So when he had to spank me, I was really in trouble.. It didn't take my mother very long before she made it clear that I needed to get out of the house as there were no jobs around for people like me.I was sent to the town's library just about every day. "Knowledge," she kept saying. "Knowledge will get you qualifications and a decent job." I suppose she was right. One day, quite by chance I came across a book about the night sky. It was called 'Stargazing'. I found it to be interesting and took it home with me.My mother was sort of pleased.