"Quite so, I am, quite simply, a sadistic bitch who enjoys hurting young women!" Celia responded to Astrid's answer. She didn't actually read her mind, but the words<em>sadistic bitch</em>were so often muttered behind her back - and Celia did have exceptionally good hearing - that she knew the girl was thinking it. Everyone did!<br/><br/>"Oh, you have no reason to fear<em>her</em>. You should, however, fear being made into what she is. Think: she will do what I tell her. If I tell Effie to kick you in the crotch, she will do so, because she fears the consequences of disobeying me more than those of upsetting you. But by refusing my generous offer to take out your feelings on this helpless little wretch, you have shown a weakness. You've shown that you care about her. You've also shown that you are incapable of redirecting your feelings. Believe me, my dear, that is very unhealthy in this place.<br/><br/>"If you direct all you hatred and anger against the staff, it will destroy you! I suggest you direct some of it, right now, against little Effie here. You will feel much better once you do."