? It kept the steel away fromKari?s skin, and was much more durable than leather.? He held it out for Kari to look at; when shereached out he pulled i... back.? He shookhis head, and looked toward Lynne. ???? ?Never try to handle any of yourequipment.? It belongs to your owner,just like you,? Lynne said to her.? Shegently pushed Kari forward toward Mr. Ford, as he held the collar open atKari?s neck.? She stepped into it and heclosed it around her neck until the catch clicked.? It was a snug fit. ’‘And how did Mr Jones see what sort of underwear you were wearing.’‘Well Miss KcKenzie, he saw me chewing gum while we were singing ‘Nymphs and Shepherds.’ He made me go out to the front and lifted my skirt to slap my bum and then he saw my knickers. He made me lift my skirt right up and walk round the class, so all the girls could see what a naughty girl I was. It was very embarrassing, the thong doesn’t cover much up. Mr Jones and all the girls could see my bum and all. Then he made me take. " She said exasperated.I figured that that was the best that I was going to get from her, so I dropped it for now."Tomorrow evening I want you to make reservations for me for two at the best restaurant in town, and reserve a carriage for Lady Megan and me for the ball." I didn't know that you had an invitation to Lady Kathryn's ball, Milord." I don't. Yet. If tomorrow goes as planned, I expect to receive one." I grinned."Oh, I can see that. Lady Kathryn will just love you, Milord. She just. The Castellan opened the door, and we entered Master Teige's chamber. It was nicely appointed with rugs on the floor, and fine plaster work on the walls above a wainscot of figured walnut. There were several large wing chairs and a bench for seating, a small private dining area, and a large four poster bed. There were even several books on a shelf on one wall. Most notable however, at least to me, was the second paneled wall at the north end of the chamber just past the large window. There was.