9 Chapter 9

“Comfortable?”

“Yes, Miss Baxter.”

“You’re very beautiful, Julie.”

I felt my cheeks flushing as she looked down on my supine form. Miss Baxter had her index finger on my chin again and was steering my head around so that I was looking directly at Anise.

“I’m not the only one who thinks so, you know.”

I watched Anise drop her gaze to the floor as the color rose in her freckled cheeks.

“I’m delighted that you girls get along so well. In fact, I think you could get along so much better with a little guidance.” Miss Baxter’s mouth turned up ever so slightly at the corners. “Anise will be charged with delivering the pleasure in today’s session. You need but ask, and I’m certain she will be happy to oblige.”