5; the other is a 6.5; the other is a 6.0," she said. "7.5 is fine. What color are the 6.0's by the way?", asked Alex. "Wait, let me look. Pink," Susan replied. "Great. Are they locking or free?", asked Alex. "Both sets are locking. Remember, we have to put in a special order for some 8.5's. We don't stock them on the island. I've never seen anyone with such supple ankles. Wait, didn't her sheet say her hobby is ballet? That's why! All those toe lifts have loosened up her ankle muscles," said Susan. "Yea, your probably right. Anyway, let's take her down and try on the 7.5's. We can save the 6.0's for the voyage. You just saved her a trip to the shoe store." With that Alex pressed the down button and Ally's heels dropped to their original position. Alex reached up and released the chain while Susan placed her hand on the neck of Ally to help prevent her from dropping her chin too much. When Ally regained control of her neck muscles and could keep her chin up, Susan took her hand away. Alex bent down then and removed the toe pieces and released the ankle straps. Ally heels were on solid ground again. Finally Alex released the catch that held Ally's manacles to the wall. Ally was led over to the chairs by her clothes once more and was seated. Susan opened the box that held the 7. |