Kay is having a party and I promised her I would go before I realized what day it was.”“We can go to Kay’s party after the dance,” I said, but...she shook her head.“It’s only girls. It’s special. It’s her birthday. We do it every year. I just lost track of the time. If I don’t go, she’ll hate me and we’ve been friends forever. She already feels that I spend too much time with you.” Tears streaked her cheeks so I kissed them away.“It’s alright, kitten.” I kissed her again. “You go to Kay’s. It. It was and is ... America.There were Europeans from every nationality. When they finally settled coast to coast, they elected officials. One for every nationality. The biggest debate was what was going to be the official language. English won over German by one vote.After the second election there was a vote for a national religion. No single religion got an extra vote. The elected officials decided ... no national religion...Immigration? If you knew someone you thought might make a decent. These players are showing real staying power, don't you think? Watch the monitors and see what will happen. Drinks for the next 30 minutes are on the house! Condoms... he he... are available at the bar."The whirling crowd roared its approval."Ladies and Gentlemen, there seems to be a... ah... discussion, shall we say, among our male players. Look at Monitor 6. I'm giving 2-1 odds on at least one bloody nose in the next two minutes or less. Place your bets."The four male players all gathered. Not surprising, in view of what they could see!In the centre of the room were two leather-covered blocks. Curving blocks. Punishment blocks! At the head of each was a pillory device in which a victim’s neck and wrists could be placed.One was labelled ‘Julia’, the other ‘Melissa’.Quentin made a little gesture, spreading his hands.“Do try them out,” he said. He made it sound like a suggestion, but both girls were aware that it was an order. At once, both moved forward, each to her named block,.