Chapter Fourteen
Tam was only alone for a few minutes before Helga returned with a tray that was loaded with a bowl of water, a plate of liver flavored dog food, and a wireless intercom. Tam bid her good morning and offered herself to the whip, but Helga ignored the request.
“Eat hearty,” said Helga expansively. “Enjoy the show.”
The intercom was on, and sounds were coming out of it. Helga set the tray down and left.
Tam ate and listened. With her hands still cuffed behind her, she couldn’t have covered her ears if she wanted to. The things she heard on the intercom held her spellbound. The speaker was excellent, and picked up every nuance of sound. Tam could hear the snap of Uli’s cigarette lighter, which told her that Uli was probably in the bathroom with Shirley. Uli always smoked d
