It was the only area of the fort that showed any activity. We stopped in front of a small building where several men were visible. They immediately ca...me to attention, as we dismounted."At ease," I told them before asking, "Is this your orderly room?" Yes sir," one answered."Thank you," I told them before turning to Seamus and the others. "Seamus and I will go inside. The rest of you wait out here," I told them since the building was small.A Sergeant was waiting at the door and called. You must shower when instructed but perform a minimal wash after using the toilet.You own nothing. Your personal effects and room furnishings are part of your privileges and can be taken away at any time.You must never look your Master or Madam in the eye. If you are in any discomfort or feel unwell, you must say, ?red light?. Ally yawned and turned out the light. She managed to fall asleep after a lot of tossing and turning.The next day, she got a clean bill of health.IVEach day was different. In the evening after dinner the lady would call her sometimes to share her concerns, How was she going to find a man for her. She couldn't stay here forever. The lady didn't have the money for her.Maybe this was just a way to let her freeze to death. She had to shake her head to make the thoughts go away. She wouldn't do that, would she?The shivering became uncontrollable. She looked inside the houses around the square. They looked so warm and pleasant. Not freezing like the cold ground she was. .."The hustle and bustle of the trains faded from her mind as her thoughts went back to a year before."Can you come to my room? I've got something to show you?" Okay, what is it?" her boyfriend, Steve had asked, but she had just grinned, running up the stairs to the wing where her room was. "Your birthday present," she called behind her as she turned the corner and ran down the corridor.They were both students at the same school for the gifted and boys were NOT allowed in the girls' wing.He'd.