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

89The Grand Master chortled, “That’s whereyou’re wrong. The two most successful Red-shirts inhistory were April Turner and Lady Vix. They wereboth Big BUTT’s in their day.” Mr Humphries smiledquietly. “I’m just telling you that you are the mostadmired gal in the unit and you have all the qualitiesand the sense of responsibility to fill the void thatVicky will leave behind her.”Jojo frowned. She was certain that MrHumphries was serious and his offer was veryflattering. Nonetheless, recently she had been givingsome thought to her impending elevation to the loftyheights of the Elite. She was resigned to the fact thatas a prefect she would inevitably have occasion tothrash gals and even accepted that she would have tobe a responsible Personal Draper to ensure that herpersonal grubby was properly mentored and ready forthe years ahead. Nonetheless the prospect of takingon the awesome responsibility of wearing the redshirtheld no allure. She was determined not to allowherself to be charmed and cajoled into accepting theappointment.“Sir, I’m grateful and flattered to beconsidered,” she said firmly, “but please, please don’tforce me. I’d have a hateful year.”The Grand Master sighed. He took Jojo’s handand kissed it gently. “It’s okay,” he said sincerely, “Iwould never force you to do anything that wouldmake you unhappy.”They sipped champagne. “Well that leavesNicola Jane or Rosemary,” said Mr Humphries. “Weboth know that Rosemary won’t hack it.”