Pastries or the like can be ordered now, or individuals may place orders when ready." Not bad," grinned John. "I think I can get used to this." When h...s tea was ready, he removed it from the replicator. "Shall we adjourn to the living room?" he asked."I would like that," Jenny replied, smiling. She led the way. It immediately became apparent that the coffee table that had been moved away last night should be returned to its original location. After some confusion about his cup, John put it on. Then the poor boy had to mount the frame.His wrists and ankles were fastened tight in the cuffs, then his thighs strapped in. He was going nowhere. Of course, this was all for his own good as to thrash about under punishment would only cause injury.Miss Priscilla stepped back and looked, the stepped forward for a final adjustment of the cock and balls. As discussed in a previos part, the tie is supposed to keep the cock and balls out of the way of the cane, lest an errant stroke should catch. "Tawny was already in, but she moved to let her companion enter the room. Bob closed the door. Then he looked for something to put on."It was all true?" Melanie's voice suddenly sounded very elf-like."Yeah," sighed Bob."We got your letter," said Tawny."The one addressed to Santa?" said Bob, amused."You weren't there to read it, so somebody else had to," she said. "We're here to pick you up and take you back where you belong." I figured that when I opened the door and saw you staring at my...". "Thanks, Mum." He's had a shower too," chirped Eleanor.Reg went puce and looked at the floor."Great! How did he manage that?" I held him steady." That was sweet of you, Eleanor." She giggled. "Was he lobster throughout?" Mum!"Daphne pealed with laughter and hugged Eleanor. "I hope he behaved," she stuttered."Impeccably, I'm afraid," replied Eleanor."Eleanor!" Yes, darling?" Stop it, both of you!"She kissed him. "Yes, dear." Right," commanded Daphne. "Coffee!"Order was restored."Eleanor,.