A burly female guard entered with Elizabeth's meal and a very large glass of chocolate milk. She sat the tray and glass on the large metal table with the straps. The glass contained a litre of rich dark milk. Elizabeth couldn't wait : she was so thirsty: and took a sip, Delicious. " I'll be back soon and you can have more to drink. Or, water if you'd rather. She left. Elizabeth pulled the chair on which she had been abused over to the table.

It came over the loudspeaker in the observation room causing all seven of us to return our attention to Diana from the Sybian. "I request to hear the charges against me." The words came from the pitifull form of the woman in the corner. She didn't even look up: she was talking to no one.

" I think it is time to talk with our guest Minister. Do you have any questions before we begin ?

" As I said, you may procede Inspector...................I have never seen a machine like that used......................"

I took the microphone. " You are not yet charged Diana Perdue.STAND UP! AND, FACE THE MIRROR." Hastily Diana scrambled to her feet and stepped to the center of the room facing the mirror. She saw only her own reflection, but knew the man who spoke was observing her. It was a relex that she straightened her outfit and smoothed her disarranged hair with her hand.

" You have been accused of improper deportment by spousal disertion, lacentious behavior, corrupting minors and child kidnapping. You are alleged to be living in an active lesbian relationship with your two minor daughters. NOW LOOK AT ME AND RESPOND !"