“Who?” she said. “I have no idea, so I'll just say...Ryan Coolidge.” Kate smiled and shook her head, then started to leave. “Wait, who--�...� But Kate was gone. When everyone but Ashley had gone, Harad shut the door. “Ashley, come up here,” he said. She did so. “Ashley, you and I both know that it wasn't cramps that made you disturb my class. Now do you have a good explanation?” Ashley said nothing, only hung her head. “I didn't think so. You know the routine. Three licks.” Ashley bent over. “Now we have to give you a new name. I think Ruby is suitable – sissy-maid ruby!” She smiles and says “I have to attend to some business for a little while, but vikki will do your makeup, teach you to curtsey and as you will be serving Me together you can get to know each other better.”“Oh thank You, Mistress, thank You for having me put in this wonderful outfit. And thank you too, vikki.”“I do like a grateful girl, ruby.” With that, she sweeps up the stairs, and closes the door behind her.“Now. "Mom was silent for a few minutes. I could tell she was uncomfortableabout the thought of her daughter going on a date with a boy."Amanda, how do you feel about this dance thing? Do you want to go?" Yes, Mom."She was silent again and when she spoke, said, "If I let you go, I'llwant to meet this boy, and Melisa, you'll be responsible to see nothingbad happens to Amanda." I can go?" I asked, excitedly."Yes, you can go, I just hope this isn't a mistake."Melisa gave me the thumbs up.We arrived home. He wasn’t really upset, but disappointed at the chance to make what he thought would be a joke.“Why don’t you get the door for everyone,” suggested Leo to his friend as he went over to the car. Winking at Shauna, he said, “Let me shut the trunk.”Since moving away from the influence of her mother and grandmother, watching men and women interact fascinated Melissa. With a smile and a hug, Jenny had Bill doing all kinds of things for her without complaint. Leo was clearly interested in showing his.