Homeward ... Bound “There, there, dear girl.” Lady Arlen’s voice cooed, trying to calm me. “You will eventually become reconciled to your Uniform and your coming confinement. “I know you are very uncomfortable, and that you feel quite miserable, but you shall have to accustom yourself to these feelings and sensations, dear Chrystal. I intend that you be kept as you are now for many, many years to come, my girl. A difficult and hard road of control and discipline has been selected for you to travel. You may as well get used to it, for it will not change. “Now that you wear most of your Uniform there are many plans and some substantial goals to be achieved. If you fail in any way, my dear, I shall be obliged to take whatever corrective measures I feel are necessary to encourage your perf