Celia Rogers was pleased with how well her breaking in of little Effie was going. Already the girl was petrified of her, and was being compliant and placid in order to avoid further punishment.<br/><br/>Astrid was a totally other matter. Her discourtesy towards Celia would not go unpunished, but that punishment would have to wait until after Charlotte's ordeal was over. As for breaking the silly bitch, that wasn't her problem. But just maybe her punishment would help.<br/><br/>She asked casually, "Have either of you made the acquaintance of Charlotte Jennings, by any chance"?