We piled pretty much everything we weren’t going to need in the next five days in the boot, and then waved the car off after giving them directions ...o the Motorway, and asking them to pass on our love to Alastair and Catriona.“See you on Monday! Safe journey!”We climbed the stairs back up to our flat, saw that some kind soul had already washed up the mugs, and headed for our bedroom to sit and wind down from the day. It suddenly looked very empty with just our rucksacks; somehow you can tell. If drainage work was going on I am sure I would have seen it. Why do you ask?’ ‘The agents who deal with the rented land have charged me with drainage work.’ ‘Don’t tell me. Huddingtons.’ She stated flatly. ‘How did you guess?’ ‘I could not swear to it, but I overheard my father once saying that he wouldn’t be surprised if they slip something like that in from time to time. You can’t prove it without digging up a field, or doing a ground x ray, and if it is growing grain or root crops you can’t. Socially though, I don't have much of a public life." "Hmm," Valesz etched another mark onto the paper, "Have you had anyinterests in starting any relations with any member of any race?" "Well, I would like to, but it seems as if no-one is interested in me at themoment." I said , beginning to feel a little warm. "Any race in particular?" Valesz cocked an eye up at me from the paper shewas holding. It was conveniently blocking my view of the rest of her face. "No, not really. I'm attracted. . uh... around here somewhere." I love those things. Maybe if I turn it on we can find it," he said and pressed the on/off button excitedly as he glanced around the yard.Mary Ellen's eyes grew wide as the plug started to vibrate. She sucked in her breath, hoping that Drew wouldn't notice the shocked look on her face."Hmm, don't see anything yet." Then he placed his thumb on the speed adjustment and turned it up.Mary Ellen almost gasped and bit her lip as the vibrations increased. She swallowed.