“Yes sir, if you says so, but I’s don’t feels comfortable ‘round him just now. I be eaten’ later when yous be finished,” he told me before... heading for his rooms in the carriage house. I decided that I would go inside and wash up before seeing if the ladies needed any help with supper.I was in the kitchen a-half hour or so later when Robert came in carrying the screen. I noticed that there was some dust on his clothes and some on the screen, but he had the biggest smile on his face that I had. MichaelHappy Valentine's Day. I want you to do me a favour. I want you to trust me, and do as I ask. It will be worth it, you have my promise.Now here's what I want you to do. Go out and get back in the car. I know it's hot and you just got home, but please do it anyway.Take the car down to the lake. Go to the car park, over where we sit to watch the ferry. Leave the car in park 37, lock it up, and head for the sundial. I'm sure you can work out what to do after that.Oh, the gift. It's just a. All of the'girls' were working professionals in real life (except for Kyle who wasstill in graduate school). Each had developed their own drag persona. Afinancial advisor in the group suggested that I be called "PennyStocks". I changed it to "Penny Wise" because I wanted her to be notjust risky, but also to be carefree, a kind hearted spendthrift (youknow, dollar foolish).I loved my alter ego. I was a completely different person in character.I could make decisions! I could interact with people. She was glad that the agony of the crop was over, andfearful that another was about to begin. "Well now. You've been such a good little girl," Erica observed. "Yes, Mistress." When it was offered to her, Janet kissed the crop promptly and thankedErica for being her slave and being punished. The last thing that shewanted to be punished for was neglecting the rules. "Well now, I always honor my promises," said Erica. Janet was released from the hated bars, and she was again standing withher.