She knew that if anyone would be able to see through thisobvious deception, she would. "Come in, it's good to see you both," she said, kissing each of...them oneach cheek before leading them through to the lounge.They enjoyed a good old chinwag and for possibly the first time in allthe years they had been together, Angie didn't feel like a fifth wheel.Perhaps it was this new female form, giving her more of a predispositiontowards more feminine forms of chatter. Whatever it was, she felt moreat. “Well, I’m not really in college right now. I’m focusing on my career instead,” she said with a smile. I could tell she was excited about her career from the inflexions in her voice. So I continued the conversation by asking her what she was doing as a career. She proceeded to tell me how she was going to be an actress and was planning to move to Hollywood and star in the movies.With a considerable amount of prodding to keep the conversation going, I learned that she had starred in a. To put you and your wiles behind me. You would have led me astray. I am withdrawing from the temptation of you while I can.’ And then he was gone. And Ada’s father had heard it all. So, in the end, Ada got what she wanted from Hiram. She got expelled from Natoma, Kansas—before the small town’s tongues could start to wag. Hiram was not there to loosen those tongues, and neither Ada nor her father were about to speak of her folly publicly. But the Reverend Albin knew now. And he was not the kind. A belt strap would encircle her hips; cinched tight, it wouldn't allow her to struggle as she was raped by her father and brother. Wrist bands would hold her forearms from escaping; and, the piece-de-resistance, two upside down padded hooks would retain her shoulders in place.Sam had just fitted a restraining contrivance, somewhat like an Iron mask, which when in place would effectively prohibit any displacement, or movement of her face and mouth.Sam decided that was enough for the morning; now.