<strong>"An excellent suggestion, with just one tiny flaw.  That disobedient little slut wants to do it, so it isn't punishment!  As your first try, not a bad one."</strong><br/><br/>Mellisande stands and stretches.<br/><br/><strong>"Get up.  Seize her and bring her with us.  Before she gets to taste you, I think a demonstration of the chains is in order."</strong><br/><br/>The girl shudders.<br/><br/>"Oh!  Oh, no!  Please, Mistress, mercy!  Mercy!"<br/><br/><strong>"I think not.  Bring her, my pet."</strong><br/><br/>And Mellisande pads off into another chamber, humming cheerfully.  Lalita giggles.<br/><br/>"Mommy is pleased with you.  That's good.  Here, I'll help you with Miriam."