Some of them you would recognize if I told you their names. Actresses, TV starlets.

"The first time I was whipped here, I cried for my mother. Within a month I went willingly to the whipping room. And when I left, I cried again.

Because I wanted to stay at Avondale! I know, as I look at you both, that you find these things hard to believe. But it is so, and the day you leave you will remember what I have told you today."

Pamela and Donna shared the same thoughts. It was indeed hard to believe! Yet, the woman's face revealed pure honesty and sincerity.

"I went on to college," continued Ravan, "and shortly thereafter I read where this most gracious lady had passed away. I applied for the position of in-charge; and due to the fact that I had graduated with honors and had been here myself, I was pa- pointed to the post. That was eighteen years ago, and I have carried on in the manner which. I know is right for young ladies. You're looking at an ex- ample of one in me, and in your mistress Jan, for my five mistresses have all been here as'inmates. I will not employ any woman who has not gone through Avondale herself."

Pamela and Donna looked around at Jan with new respect and a sudden admiration. Jan winked at them.

"Fortunately, government inspections are rare and seldom get by the front office. No girl has ever left here angry or sullen. Each of them has thanked me personally on the day they left! I still get let- ters regularly from dozens of them after all these years, some whose signatures you would immedi- ately recognize! The old methods are still the best, as you will learn.

"Now, as to your stay here. You are indeed slaves, in every sense of the word.