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sorry, Sir.   I… I won’t… won’t ever do it again.”   Henri saw that
she was indeed sorry, and knew she would soon be paying for her decisions.   He also knew how very angry his own
wife, Anna, still was, having discovered the young mistress was nowhere to be
found. He nodded at Louisa and said, “Thank you, Miss but you caused the
household much worry when we couldn’t find you.   It was a very, very naughty thing to
do.”   Louisa’s face flamed at his
words even though she accepted the truth of them.
    “Yes sir.   I’m very sorry.”   Edward
nodded and looked down at his wife.   “Go along Louisa; I shall join you in a few moments.”
    “Yes sir,” Louisa answered, her face flushed as
she turned to walk into the house.   Edward watched as she climbed the stairs, her steps slow.   He smiled, knowing she was in pain from
her caning, and most likely thinking about what else her bottom would be forced
to endure before the evening was done.   He walked into his study and poured himself a drink.   As he stood looking out the large window
that overlooked the gardens, he smiled, remembering the image of the two
sisters standing side by side, their bottoms giving evidence to their misbehavior.   He knew that if he were to be totally
honest with himself, he would have to accept some of the blame for today’s
actions.   He had allowed his desires
and even his steadfast rules to be broken the moment he had accepted Lucille
into his household.   If he had stuck
to his guns and not given in to his wife’s pleas, perhaps Lucille’s bottom
would still be sore for her own disobedience but Louisa would never have dared
to take part in the deception.   He
finished his drink and vowed his leniency was over.   It was far past time to take his
household in hand as he had originally intended.   Edward placed his glass on his desk and
left the room.
    Walking into his bedchamber with the intention
of changing his clothing, Edward stopped short when he realized he wasn’t
alone.   His eyes took in the sight
of his wife, her hands linked neatly on top of her head, her nose touching the
wall in the area designated as her punishment corner.   He could see her trembling from across
the room.  
    Forcing himself to take a deep calming breath,
he kept his voice low but firm, “My dear, what do you think you are
doing?”   Louisa heard the question,
but felt nothing but confusion.   She
knew better than to turn from the wall, but also knew her response was
required.   Her voice stuttered as
she said,
    “I’m… I’m waiting for you, Sir.”   Edward shook his head even though he
thought he understood her confusion.
    “Come here, Louisa.”   Louisa turned and seeing her husband
open his arms, she flew into them.   He closed his arms around her and she clung to him.
    “Oh, Edward, I am so sorry.   I know you are disappointed but please!”
    “Hush, Louisa.   We will discuss all of this later, but
for now, please explain to me why you continue to disobey me.”  
    Louisa felt her heart begin to beat faster.   She felt him release her and she stepped
back just enough to raise her face to his.   Her eyes were wide in confusion.   “I… I don’t understand.   You
said wait for you in our room.   I… I
was waiting Sir.”  
    Edward shook his head even as one hand came up
to gently cup her chin.   “I believe
I said for you to wait for me in ‘your’ room did I not?”   He loved the emotions running across her
face as the meaning of his order became clear.   She flushed and attempted to look
away.   He kept her face on his by
the force of his hand.   “You do
remember your room, do you not?”   Her face turned even redder but she gave a slight nod.   “I’m glad, my dear but this isn’t your
room is it?”   This time she
reluctantly shook her head a bit.   Edward released her only to step to the wall and pull a bell cord.
    “I… I thought we… we weren’t to…