Time sped by as the day of their departure grew closer. After dinner, Tobias had spent an hour or two in a tavern with Tom, who was leaving that day, while Lucy was starting on her packing. Feeling pleasantly hazy, and not over-light of pocket, he made his way up the stairs to their rooms to have a rest before the evening’s social round. But, on entering the bedroom, he was taken aback by the tableau before him. Betty and Lucy were sitting together on the bed, stays loosened, waiting for his arrival. With a lascivious grin, Betty pulled aside both hers and Lucy’s lacings so their bare breasts rubbed together. Tobias’ eyes nearly crossed at such a vision. Even Lucy bursting into nervous laughter at his reaction could not spoil the thrill of the moment. Both amused, Betty whispered somethi