Although I was concerned that I had suddenly taken sick, I was more upset by the fact that anyone outside could surely hear the commotion! You can imagine the disgusting sound that an event like that causes.Although I was concerned that I had suddenly taken sick, I was more upset by the fact that anyone outside could surely hear the commotion! You can imagine the disgusting sound that an event like that causes. Almost as suddenly as it started, the terrible need died and I was able to sit up straight and take some deep breaths. My face and neck were damp with sweat and I felt a little light-headed but was relieved that what ever kind of attack I'd suffered seemed to have vanished. Using large handsful of toilet tissue dampened in the sink I washed my buttocks and the backs of my thighs where the filthy water had splashed up onto me. I had to flush the toilet several times before all traces were removed from the bowl. I was grateful for the exhaust fan in the ceiling which seemed to have pulled the smell away. Finally at the sink I used my cupped hands to apply cool water to my face to freshen myself. By the time I had dried myself I was feeling fine again. I was dismayed as I opened the waiting room door to find two faces watching me! A dark haired woman at the window asked if I were feeling better now (to which I could only manage a small nod - I was so embarrassed) and the woman who escorted me here a few minutes earlier had returned. The woman behind the window smiled and told me not to be embarrassed by what had happened. She explained that it was the drink Miss McGee had given me, and that it had done what it was intended to do. I was about to ask her why such a thing should be necessary when she said that the escort would take me back to Miss McGee's office where my questions would be answered. So I turned silently to the other woman and followed her back to Carol's office. When I entered, Carol motioned with her hand for me to be seated. I had an urge to tell Miss McGee just how upset I was about what had been done, but when my eyes met hers I found that I could not. Without a word, this young woman had stifled my anger! In fact, the whole incident began to seem too trivial to mention and I sat down in the big soft chair. I listened quietly as she began speaking, her eyes holding my own. |