”“Won’t you come in?” Catherine’s father genuinely invited.“Not today. I have an errand to run in the city. She is all yours until nine to...ight. Catherine is a wonderful and gifted child. Here is my card. Call me anytime.” He didn’t try and dissuade me, but I knew in a week or two I would be receiving a call.“Have fun today.” I called to the besieged girl, and left. Cat’s graduation wasn’t until three, plenty of time to run my errands and make it to the outdoor auditorium.... I stood in the. He takes my hand to help me out of the car, at least I don't have to worryabout the long gown riding up, though I miss the opportunity to flash alittle panty... Shit! That is not a thought I should be having right now!I let him lead me into the entrance hall, and give a pleased blush at theheads turning to look and the appreciative glances... before letting myselfbe lead to a table with Dale, Amy and Paul and a three other couples. Imostly stay quiet and drink, they're caught up in work. " Then, Spiculus wasleft alone.With ritualistic care, the old gladiator removed his sandals, hisvestments, and finally his loincloth. A mirror, set unobtrusively inthe corner of the room, allowed him to inspect himself. For a man offorty five, he was in tremendous shape, but years in the arena had lefttheir toll in scars and stiffness. His hair was thinning, and worrylines had taken refuge on his forehead like castle fortifications. Allin all, the expected result of the life he lived. . I quickly get up and sit back down across from him, feeling as though I’ve just been slapped. He grabs his drink and downs the liquid quickly. I feel scared that Freddy has lied to me, that this man is going to be like the last, but I will go to the club and then politely leave, saying I can’t go through with it. This man might even be relieved. He doesn’t seem to like me that much, surely there is another girl who can satisfy him. The car stops and the driver opens the door to let him out then.