'Volume 16 – The People's Choice' - The Woody Back to School Unit

19disappointed. Debs looked spick and span. Sallyfinally stepped aside. She watched Deborah’sretreating figure gloomily. If Debs was on her way upto the Grand Master’s study to be whopped it wouldmake her mission even more difficult. She would haveto find a really good reason before she would be ableto persuade Victoria to sanction another whopping.Sally retired to her study and poured herselfanother drink. The specter of Patty Hodge’s wyetippedcane loomed darkly.Deborah accepted the offer of an easy chairand a glass of chilled chardonnay. The Grand Masterwas showing her a letter from the LTA inviting her tocompete in a prestigious charity tournament duringthe summer. Christopher Brooks, the new Minister forExtreme Social Rehabilitation had signed herdispensation to travel and the American authoritieshad granted her an entry visa. The line-up for thetournament included several of the top ten rankedplayers in the world.“I guess this will show me whether I can evermake it back as a pro,” said Debs.“Jane Lummell says she’s never seen you fitterand Rachel says you’re hitting the ball better thanever before,” said Mr Humphries encouragingly.Debs smiled shyly. “They’re very kind,” shesaid, “but there’s nothing like real competition to putme to the test. I’ll try not to let you down. And, Sir, Ireally want to thank you for sponsoring me with theSystem.”The Grand Master smiled and refilled Deborah’sglass. “I’m sure you’ll make us all proud.”