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stay on the grounds, especially on the weekends. Why

can't we take taxis to the city, go to a movie, go

shopping?"

"You're there to study and work, not vacation.

If you need more money for some emergency, you

can phone Bruce at the office and explain what it is

and he'll see to it the money is delivered--taken from

your trust, of course.

"Neither of you need anything new in your

wardrobe. Your father overindulged you both when it

came to clothing. He insisted I take you shopping

when you first arrived, Ruby. Remember?"

"I thought you wanted to do that," I said softly. "I did what I had to do to maintain some social

dignity. I couldn't have you living here and looking

like a runaway Cajun, could I? But your father didn't think I had bought enough. There was never enough for his precious twins. Between both your closets, I could open a department store. Bruce knows our bills.

Isn't that so, Bruce?"

"Quite true," he said, nodding and smiling. "Explain the trust to them simply and quickly,

Bruce, if you please," Daphne told him.

He pulled himself up and gazed at some

documents on the desk. "Quite simply, all your basic

needs are provided for: your schooling, your travel

expenses, necessities, and some money for luxuries,

gifts, et cetera. As it is required, it is drawn out when

Daphne signs for it. If you need an extra stipend, put it

in writing and send it to the office, and I'll look into

it."

"Put it in writing? What are we, employees

now?" Gisselle demanded.

"Hardly employees," Daphne said, her voice

hard, her smile faint and sardonic. "Employees have