most precious jewels, dropped them into the barrel. "Good,- Dr. Foreman said. "You're all
beginning well. I'm proud of you girls, and to show
you my appreciation_. I'm giving you all plus five
points. You're now that much closer to receiving
comforts and privileges. M'ladies." she said, turning
to the buddies. "Show them to their sleeping
quarters."
Thank God. I thought. I followed along, my
head down, not realizing where we were going until
Teal moaned. We were standing at the barn.
M'Lady Two opened the door. We could see it
was well lit within.
"Home sweet home, girls," she said, standing
back.
"Home! What are you talking about? This is a
barn." Teal moaned.
"Demerit," M'Lady Three said. "Even though
Dr. Foreman rewarded you with five plus points, you
have one demerit from before and now a second. Two
demerits in one day qualify you for the Ice Room. Dr.
Foreman must be immediately informed. You could
go right to the Ice Room."
I raised my hand.
"Very good. Phoebe. Permission to speak.
Speak." M'Lady One said.
"Can't you be a little bit understanding? We're
confused and tired and this looks like a barn," It is a barn and we're not here to be
understanding. You were given the rules and you must
obey them. It's what we had to do and what we did."
M'Lady One looked at M'Lady Three. "It's up to you."