The batteries were good! Luck was with me. Back at her bed I lifted the hem again and turned the light on, revealing her white panty clad butt. No rea...ly big thrills for me there, it was time for more risky maneuvers. Her gown was trapped under her legs, but fortunately above her knees. Holding my breath, I pulled on one side of the hem, close to where it was trapped by her legs, gaining about 3 inches. Pulling on the other side gained the same amount, but the movement of her gown sliding. Go and dress, we will be leaving soon."In spite of his agreement, Hugo knew full well that Helen only wanted to go to show to the world that she had grabbed Hugo for her own; well she would have to learn better, and quickly.When Helen came downstairs, a little put out that Dina had told Hugo about their tiff that morning, and even more put out that she had been assigned the smallest sleepingroom in the house, Hugo was waiting with a bright shiny silvery collar which he put round her. Should she tell them what had happened... perhaps they would call the police. But then she had not actually been raped. It was those strange Cokes... what could she do?"Hugh," she called out, tremulously."Do you want me to come in, baby?" I want to know the time. My parents expect me home at seven." It's only half-past, you're not very late." Hugh had been thinking how he would be in an awkward position if Jenny found the kid here, especially if she was being held against her will. And it'd be. " He will, then, and soon. After failing, the urge to kill will be powerful. Maybe not in Portland, but..." I shrugged."We think alike. Leah asked a colleague to cover her classes for the balance of the week. She won't be leaving the compound. Accordingly, I'm flying home. I'll return Sunday night, unless..." The killer strikes again in the interim," I said, finishing his sentence for him. "In which case, you won't return until the following Sunday."He nodded. "You had some excitement on the.