She did likewisefor the second mug, although she prepared it the way Julia preferredher coffee.Julia hoped the spiked coffee would make Maggie a littl... morecompliant. She began thinking about where she could be put topotentially good use. The information she learned about her from herrecords indicated that there was no way the coffee would not work, andshe would then be able to allow Rita to claim her own prize.Jemima handed the mug to Maggie, who nodded in response. "Thanks, man."The secretary. She started kissing me on the cheek when we parted. I remember being surprised that she would want to do that. I don't think we ever called them dates but in thinking back about it, it kind of feels like they were. I thought it was sweet to be kissed even as a kind feminine gesture, and I began to wonder what a real kiss with her would feel like. That full-on-the-lips kiss was shared soon enough, after a night of cocktails and talking. It was awkward because I didn't know what to expect or to. But I don't think I can sit like that." It takes practice. But you can sit on the coach-roof, or lean against the mast and stretch your legs out. Here..." she handed Pippa a towel. "Choose your spot and mop up the dew or you'll have a damp bum."The sky was lightening in the east as she spoke; barely perceptible at first as Pippa dried a spot to sit on. There was little wind, and what there was was from the south-west, behind them. Pippa watched the sky lightening until, quite suddenly, there. .."I fussed, wishing there was a mirror downstairs. Kyle swatted my hands away and tugged here and there till he stood back taking in all the details."Hmm Think this bow should be moved to about..." Kyle and Cleo began circling me picking at the dress. All I could see was the color. It was a alternating thick, but subtle, striped royal green with a lighter green. The stripes on the skirt of the dress ran head to toe. The bodice was cut so the stripes formed a deep V making my corset held waist.