I took a few deep breaths and turned back to face Judge Jasper, who was staring at us both silently."Forgive me for my outburst, Your Honor," I said c...lmly, but with determination in my tone. "I didn't come here to argue the politics of your town. As I said, I came here in the hopes you would allow Mr. Hennington to return to Andersonville with me." You're wasting your breath, Miss Anderson. Although I'm sorry for the way Judy Chunn chose to end her life, her trial served a valid purpose. By. ” “Erin.” “Miss. Erin?” She smiled shyly, “No, just Erin.” The blush creeping up her neck sent chills down his spine. “Are you the tutor?” He was shocked. He figured she needed something silly like to borrow a textbook or something. “Yeah, that me,” he responded sarcastically. She looked offended at his words, like they were a personal jab at him. “Sorry, I didn’t mean it that way. It’s just such a beautiful day outside. Normally nobody comes in here on Fridays so I sit here and throw pity. You look so delectable this morning. Like a flower blooming with proper care and watering. Did we irrigate you well last night, my dear?"(Not even pausing for an answer, because none was expected, Horatio continued) "This is the honorable Simon Pokegood from New Orleans. He was a business associate of your Daddy's and I believe both Lucinda and Rufus are well acquainted with him. Mr. Pokegood will be assisting me in preparing your newly freed employees for their introduction to life after. Before leaving the shower Ellie instructed the two men, her husband and father, that they were to go back to the living area and would not be allowed to see her until she was ready to make an entrance.Family organization continued at a rapid pace. Concubines and sponsors danced the age-old dance of flirting and selection. This was different than other extractions across the globe. Everyone in the group was highly qualified and would find a comfortable, intimate mating within the larger family..