Needless to say, I never thought I’d find myself living in a gold mine, but here I am. I’ve been assured that the ground gave up its last bit of g...ld sometime around the turn of the nineteenth century. So, there’s no point in going on any treasure hunts. However, the idea of stumbling upon a hunk of pure gold entertains my mind. The long since abandoned mine is a maze of tunnels leading deep into the side of the mountain. I don’t know how things work, but all in all life below ground is pretty. I will try hard to be obedient and hold mylegs open while you hurt it, but I may fail you and close them. If thathappens, I apologize in advance, and request that you punish me even harder fordoing that. Whip me hard andfast and vicious, like you hate me and really want to hurt me. I know what I amrequesting, as this has been done to me before.?I will lie still and try not to move but I would prefer if you handcuffme first so I can't block the blows. When I start to cryDON'T STOP.? If I. ”“I’ll do that. We’ll need another receptionist then. Should I just order you a sleeper sofa for your office so you can interview them?” Elyse teased.I chuckled, “Run that by Jamie and let me know what he thinks of THAT hiring method. I suspect he’ll advise against it!”Elyse laughed, “You think?”“No more girls from work. You’re right about everything in that regard.”Well, there would very likely be one more time with Jeri, but that was a very special circumstance that I couldn’t discuss with. But you have to remember, we both are interested in you personally, so we have been sticking around to make sure you're okay."Shannon gave me a hug and said, "Thank you, that's the nicest thing you could have said."Back in the cabin, Zena and Shannon had already gone to bed. Margaret and Betsy were talking with me while we had a snack. Margaret was talking about an idea she had to open a restaurant in front of the park. She said if it could be done, a restaurant could have two sides, a clothed.