The toilet.”“Toilet?” she asked.“Yeah -- it’s a propane-powered incinerating toilet.”“That beats a composting one,” she remarked.“Ag...eed. It also eliminates the requirement for handling black water. He has a propane- powered generator for backup power -- main power is from the solar panels on the roof.”“First priority is some heat,” Andrea replied. “I’m freezing.”“Yeah, no foolin’”Outside was a gang of three propane tanks of the sort used to power gas grills. I opened the valves on all of them. ”The twins recognised Frances’ common sense approach, so ceased their attentions for the moment. Reg told them, “Girls, remember that your prime task within this building is cook and housekeeper. All else is incidental.”Holly looked at Frances and pointed out, “So, Reg is incidental? Not a priority for you, then, Frances?”Frances remonstrated with her, “That is misreading my words, Holly. Looking after the building, and cooking for its residents is your primary focus. That is what you will be. The evidence sat wrapped up in tissues in the trash.I could see the girls were tired, and their twelve-year-old sister came in wearing pajamas and a robe.“Do they have pajamas or at least some panties with a t-shirt?”“Yes. The girls won’t wear them, though. I called my mom, and she said to say the way they are acting with you that this is going to be a skin on skin night tonight. She requested, very nicely, that if you don’t want to sleep completely naked with two naked little girls, then I. "She looked over her shoulder."I beg your pardon, sir."Mary felt her knickers yanked down and the first lick of the ruler caught her completely off balance.After that, she just took it all and tried not to groan out loud."Do you have anything to say, girl?"Mary looked up with visible tears in her eyes and said,"Yes, sir, the district office sent me to advise you that your budget is well over the acceptable level for this time of year and I am here to offer assistance in re-structuring the.