The vast majority of the troops agreed with the principal of what Whiting was doing but felt that she had not the slightest chance of succeeding in he... venture. Despite this cynicism however, well over three-quarters of those Martians present admitted to having sent email to their representative threatening a recall vote. Of the quarter that had not, nearly every last one took the stance that it was only because they felt it was a waste of time. It wasn't that they liked their representatives. “One hundred ninety-eight,” I whispered to myself, unable to avert my eyes, “one hundred ninety-nine,” and the final smack of the cane fell over the tops of her breasts, “two hundred.” Both Mistresses were breathing hard by now from the exertion. Bao’s body was a mess of red welts, but she still held her position even though her legs and arms were trembling. Her eyes flickered to me, and I expected anguish in them, but what I saw astounded me. It was need, pure and uninhibited need, the same. As a parental figure, there should be nothing you’d not be willing to do for them. Anything less is you being selfish and denying them all your love.”“But the Bible quotes...” Victoria began before being cut off by Doctor Hooker.“The Bible says you should love others as you love yourself. There is nothing in it that says you should spread your legs for your nephews however it does say that you should not allow your family to feel like they’re inferior to you. You have hands and you have a. "Make sure you get the position and angle right. Also, remember how hardyou brought it down, it wouldn't do to have one welt fade before the other….it could take months to get a matching pair if you get it wrong now." She steps away from me and seats herself in her chair. I stare down at the crop in my hands. How can I bring myself to do this,knowing now how much it hurts? I know that somehow I will do it, not doingso is inconceivable, but my brain hasn't worked out how yet. And even when I do.