“My Lord, this young women was forcibly kidnapped and taken away from her family by a brigand known as Steven Bonnet. I demand that she be released ...rom her illegal indenture and returned to her family.”The magistrate had been briefed by Howard. “Can you produce this Mr. Steven Bonnet to confirm this claim?”“No My Lord. Mr. Steven Bonnet is unavailable.”“Can you produce witnesses who can confirm this claim?”“No My Lord. But we are her family. This young woman belongs with us.”At this point,. From the outset I suggested a date as a oncer.’ ‘Indeed you did. But after that evening, when you had my family and me eating out of your hand I didn’t want you to go, ever.’ ‘And I’m to blame for that?’ ‘Be a gentleman and carry the blame.’ ‘No, that’s chicken shit. You carry the blame for your own foibles.’ ‘Foibles. How do you know a word like foibles?’ ‘My mom uses it occasionally and grandma uses it.’ Dorothy soothed. ‘Here is your coffee. If I put it down promise not to throw it at one. "She looked nice when she came in. We had a drink, and then sat down for a nice dinner. After they cleared the dishes, and they poured the coffee, she said, "I thought that this was a business deal." It is. I have an idea that I want to run past you." I went on to cover the same things that I had just discussed with Larry. She loved the idea, and was comfortable buying at the same price-point as Larry.I offered her a trip up to the suite, she thought for a second, and said, "Let's keep it. I hope I haven't embarrassed you."This was music to his ears. She hadn’t really seen him looking after all. He was in the clear. Relief, oh great relief."To tell you the truth, Mr Marsham, I was actually half hoping you had been looking up my skirt. I don’t seem to be able to get a boyfriend, and it was sort of nice to be getting some attention. I'd better go now, and I'm very sorry to have made such a fool of myself."Kelly looked near to tears. She was a bright girl, already very well.