There was a burst of chattering and general hello's and Sarah made her way to the arm of a nearby chair.There never had been enough seats when they we...e all at home! Sarah and other younger siblings had pretty much been raised on the floor.Jenny the next youngest and closest to Sarah as they had grown, was sitting in the chair that Sarah settled on, and she nudged Sarah gently."So come on then, tell us who he is."Silence descended again and all eyes turned in her direction.She took a deep. She caught it, opened it enough for her to step through and then pushed it closed behind her.And that, as they say, was that.Over the years, she became extremely adept at discovering the hidden mechanisms, which controlled the various portals leading into and out of her secret world. The passages helped her complete her errands quicker and at the same time hid her from the ballet rats and their unceasing teasing. She knew that the passages led downwards as well, but never did she have time to. After several moments, Brother Matthew finally came and opened the door. He was pale, thinner, with sunken eyes, his head and shoulders were slouched forward, and looked like he had aged several years. However, his eyes lit up when he recognized Clark and he mustered enough strength to return a smile.“Clark, my dear man, you kept your promise. I’m so glad to see you. Sorry I didn’t come right away when you knocked the first time. It’s the arthritis that has slowed me down. You’re all alone? Are. “You are going to really be screaming in a second.” Jeremy threatened as he pulled off his belt. Grabbing a handful of her hair again, Jake lifted her head and stared into her tear filled eyes. “Did daddy ever whip you?” Not getting an answer, he yanked her hair hard and she cried out in pain. “When you are asked a question, you answer. Understand me?” he growled.“Yes.” she whispered, terrified, not knowing what they were going to do to her.“Did daddy ever whip you?” he asked again.“No.” she.