" Ahhhh ha; now you are showing good sense. Of course I shall send for food and drink. Perhaps you would like something more than water; a rum and coke, to help you relax ? It would make our conversing easier.........I want names and details, everything you can tell me about Professor Worthington: you say she is raising two girls. That is very interesting. And your friend, who is she ? There is much I need to know."

There was a slight glint in Elizabeth's eyes. A look of triumph ? Maybe. She had fallen into my trap. Oh yes; I would have to stimulate her memory now and then, but she would talk. I'd milk her dry and then enjoy her company before turning her over to Carlos and the guards. For now she could think that she had out smarted me.

" Here, this will make you feel more comfortable." I picked up ther torn dress from the floor and spread it across her lap. I took a last look at the shiny pink slash in her dark pubic hair. I'd examine that more closely before we finished !

" You realize it is only because you were being difficult that we have taken your clothes and restrained you. We will treat you well so long as you cooperate Elizabeth. Now tell me if you would like a rum and coke ?"

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