Chapter Nine The days passed swiftly. Other girls arrived at the Bar-S Ranch. Many were, as Sarah said, mere sluts, sponsored by men who had more hormones than common sense. The mercenaries weeded themselves out quickly, when it became apparent that they would be expected to earn their keep. One girl was taken back to the airport in hysterics, after her long cherished fantasy collided with hard edged reality. Another arrived curled up semi conscious in the back of the truck, suffering from heat exhaustion. Sarah carefully nursed her back to health before paying her for time served and sending her home. For those who remained, the training regimen varied. Many were show ponies. They spent most of their days circling endlessly in a training ring. Form and appearance were most important to