But we have a serious problem, and this is verydangerous. You see, General Franco expects me to crown her. She hasapproached me and even used threat.... She could plunge us into a seriouscivil war. She expects to become the caudillo, along with thenationalist forces behind her. We will have to deal with her quickly andharshly. Or we could be facing a brutal civil war."Natalia looked at John standing there so delicate and weak and laughed.Then she asked the Princess. "Why is he here? . ”“OK.”Good. It’s her idea.“Is there something on your conscience?”“No. I’m just feeling devout.”“Feeling devout, huh?”So I would have to confess lying to my mom, too.Our church was built the year I was born. It’s supposed to feel like a Gothic cathedral, except without the buttresses. It’s shaped like a cross, with a high vault in the middle and stained-glass windows on every side depicting scenes from the life of Jesus, and the Virgin Mary, and a bunch of saints I could never identify. Today. "Oh, yeah," I said, "I was getting ready for the Halloween party."I explained about the house party Dave and I were going to, and how Davehad the idea of us going like David Copperfield and Claudia Schiffer,and how Dave's sister, Diana, helped me get a dress and shoes."So, you're going to this party as a girl?" my dad asked."Well, yeah, as Claudia Schiffer, the model." I said.My mom sat back down in her chair, "so, you were shopping today forclothes for your Halloween party?" Yeah, at the. I think you will find it in your best interest to accept a spanking from Officer Smith and myself. Do you agree?"Not wanting to spend the weekend in jail plus pay the fine I realized I had no other option but to agree. "Yes Sir." I respond meekly."Very well, Officer Smith, please prepare her for your spanking. As you charged her going 30 over the speed limit, you may administer 30 spanks."Smiling as he got up, the officer took out his hand cuffs and hand cuffed me. He walked me to the edge of.