He smiled and nodded, a slight smile on his face."Good morning, Pru," he said, "sorry to wake you. I have a problem I need your help with." Just a mom...nt, sir," Pru said, running her fingers through her hair. She reached for the remote, turned up the lights in the room and set the com for a view of her upper body. "How can I help you?" Her hands reached for the room's service module and she dialed for coffee.I believe you are in Beijing?" Kahn asked.Sue nodded. "I've been working on business. As they grew through the U.S. school system, they learned very little of the American customs that we as Americans take for granted.I asked Natalie about Louise and she was noncommittal, and offered little conversation about Louise. I knew to back off and they would get around to me in due time. I knew that she had been through a lot with her abduction and rape. She would be concerned about her plight being spread around the factory. The Hmong have no lives and are free to gossip about anything. I did wear my best clothes to church, and that meant that I had to buy a new set of everything but boots, belt, and hat. I had this thing about going anywhere unarmed, so I carried my Starr revolver in my left pants' pocket. I even had a few extra cartridges in my right pocket. I did not say anything to Martha about it, but I think that she knew because of the way my pants hung. Oh, well, Martha did not complain, and that was what was most important to me. On the other hand, she may have known. Henry is just the man, and he is rich and connected to the throne. You are lucky he has chosen you for his bride. I look forward to a grandchild or two after Henry has tamed you which I must admit I never could do. I am quite pleased with your progress and demeanor." ** At precisely 4 p.m., Henry and Victoria entered the punishment chamber, and Victoria was divested of her dress and other garments until she was nude except for her stockings and garter belt and shoes which Henry insisted she.