Chapter Eight
Induction
Lucia was already seated on an armchair and she nodded as Elisabeth and Alexa took two of the other seats.
“Introduction address,” said Lucia in her heavy Italian accent.
“Looks like that,” said Elisabeth as she stretched her legs and crossed her ankles. “I didn’t bother to check the sign outside.”
“What happens next?” asked Alexa.
Elisabeth put a finger to her lips and it seemed almost as if all of the other fifty women who were now seated around the auditorium took notice as the chatter and laughter died down and the demonstration began. Alexa turned to the stage and felt excitement as the supervisors arranged the spectacle for the benefit of their guests.
“Ladies,” said one of the supervisors as the hall became totally hushed. “Welcome to today’s little en
