The interview was to be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on a Thursday. The preceding Tuesday Ann was to present herself for a physical examination at a Park Avenue internist. If there were a health problem detected, I was told,
Ann would not be accepted.
Ann and I arrived at the designated office for the interview at the appointed hour. Ann had taken care in selecting her dress for the interview. She wore a short black skirt which, as she strode, revealed the tops of h er stockings and the garters holding them in place. Ann's blouse was made of white satin and, quite naturally, she was braless. As I helped her on with her fur, I complimented her on how beautiful she looked.
Davenport's New York offices were in the ground floor of an east- side townhouse. The door was answered by a severe looking woman who promptly ushered us in to an interior room. There a man of about fifty rose to greet me and, ignoring Ann, motioned for me to sit in a small couch. He had introduced himself saying that he was the Administrator of Davenport. Ann sat next to me.
The Administrator took a seat in a wingback chair near the couch. At that point a stunning young woman entered the room and asked me, but not Ann, if I wanted any refreshments. I declined. The woman then nodded and kn elt on the floor next to the Administrator. I studied her appearance. She had long, lustrous blonde hair that seemed to be her natural color. She was wearing a one piece black knit legging-type outfit under which there was no hint of underwear. The Administrator seemed to absent-mindedly run right hand through her hair, as if he were petting a cat, while he reviewed a file.
The Administrator looked up and spoke: "Well everything seems to be in order, you are well recommended, her health is excellent, she may well be a good candidate for Davenport."
"What exactly will happen at Davenport?" I asked.
"I prefer to speak generally and that for several reasons. First, the regime is flexible, we look to acheive our goals through measures and exercises that are suited for each candidate. Second, there is an element of s urprise, or confronting the unexpected, that is important, so I don't think it wise to provide advance notice to our candidates as to what they will experience. Suffice it to say that over the years we have developed pro grams which are designed to instil and reinforce in our graduates the skills, techniques and perceptions which will render them highly able to be of complete and satisfying service to their sponsors."
The Administrator continued. "There are some standards that are individualized which I will discuss with you outside of the candidate's presence so that I can have your preferences respected and incorporated into the can didate's training."
As the Administrator went on to describe some of the logistical and timing issues I looked down at the blonde kneeling at the Administrator's feet. She seemed to be staring directly accross towards Ann who was next to m e. As I followed the direction of her gaze it was clear that she was focussed directly between Ann's legs. Ann, I am sure, noticed this too, as she sat with her legs spread apart just enough to provide an unobstructed v iew.
The Administrator undertook to speak with me about some of the issues which we needed to resolve in private. "Chloe, take the candidate out to the hallway as I wish to confer in private" he instructed the blonde. Chloe rose as did Ann and the two women exited the room in silence.
"What are the areas in which improvement is needed?" he asked.
"Actually, I am not sure there are any that I can identify" I replied.
"Well let me inquire as to certain issues which come up which will bear on her training and our arrangements. Do you want to join us at Davenport and observe her instruction?"
"I hope to."
"That can be accomodated, of course you will have no contact with the candidate during her stay. You will find our accomodations quite comfortable for you and we can attend to your needs, but we have special training ro oms and observation positions so that you can see what we do, but the candidate will not be aware of your presence."
"How do you feel about the candidate relating to other people?"
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Part of our training requires that the candidate better learn how to service you and your designees. Do you object to her being used by our staff and trainers-everyone is quite carefully screened medically."
"Other women have never been an issue for me, but it is only rarely that I have shared her with other men."
"I think you will find that it is wise to give us latitude in that respect, and in that regard it will probably be most constructive that you are in attendance so that if you wish to emphasize or de- emphasize an aspect of her training, you can advise us accordingly."
The Administrator turned to a new subject. "Do you have any grooming preferences, do you want her to be shaved, do you want any adornments, body art, jewelry or piercings effected?"
"She already shaves, but actually I am glad you raised that subject because I would have if you hadn't. I saw that you pierced the nipple of one of the people who attended Davenport. I don't want her pierced there, or anywhere else for that matter."
"That's certainly your prerogative."
"Now, as to schedule and fees. We can pick up the candidate as early as tomorrow and we will return her in about six weeks. It is desirable that she not be menstruating during the first week to ten days of the training period."
"Tomorrow maybe too soon. I think we should wait another twenty-four hours. She finished her period last week so I know that is not an issue."
"Our fee will be $5,000 a week for the candidate and an additional $500 a day for each day that you spend with us. If the candidate completes her course satisfactorily, you will be given the opportunity to join our soci ety for an annual fee of $10,000. We'll explain what that entails if it becomes appropriate."
I took my checkbook out and asked if an initial payment of $30,000 on account would suffice and I was assured that it was. I was told to make the check payable to the Davenport Society.
"We will send a limousine to pick up the candidate at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday morning then. She is to bring nothing with her, no jewelry, no toiletries, no books or personal effects, nothing. Have her come to the limousi ne with no clothes on except she may wear an outer garment, a coat."
"Fine. I'll see to that." I answered. "What about me. How will I get there?"
"Our driver will provide you with the details when he picks up the candidate. Of course, you are welcome to bring anything you want with you when you come to Davenport, although I can assure you that we are well equipp ed to attend to all your needs while you are with us and I am sure that you will find your visit to be interesting and rewarding."
"Will I be seeing you when I am at Davenport?"
"Yes, I will be there, and if you have any questions or any issues, we will be happy to resolve them for you."
At that the Administrator stood and walked me to the hall where Ann and Chloe were standing and waiting. I motioned for Ann to join me and we walked out together. I asked Ann what Chloe had to say and Ann replied that they did not speak. Evidently, the whole time we were in Davenport's New York offices, Ann had not said a word. I explained to Ann what the timetable would be for the next days.
Ann and I spent the next day making arrangements for us to be away for the better part of the next two months. Ann's plans for a New Year's Eve party were cancelled. We speculated together about just what Ann's trip to
Davenport had in store, but we really did not know. Over dinner I told Ann that if she had the slightest misgivings about Davenport, we could forego or postpone the whole thing. Ann acknowledged that she was a little u ncertain about what to expect and that she was nervous, but all the same, she insisted, she was determined to make the trip.
Saturday morning was overcast and chilly. I had packed a bag with some necessities for myself, but following instructions, Ann planned to take nothing with her. At 9:00 a.m. the doorman called up to announce that the l imousine had arrived. While I gathered up the items I wished to bring, Ann stepped out of the jeans and shirt she had been wearing, removed her bra and panties and put on a warm down coat-her only apparel. We rode down the elevator in silence together. A long black stretch limousine with heavily tinted glass was waiting for us. The uniformed driver gestured at Ann and asked me if that was the candidate. I nodded yes. Opening the re ar door, he gestured for Ann to step inside. Then, after Ann had entered the cavernous rear of the limousine, the driver leaned inside and after exchanging a few words with Ann, the driver reached in and handed Ann somet hing whose nature I could not discern but which was fashioned from a brown fabric, and the extended his arm and accepted Ann's coat. After closing the door, the driver folded the coat and placed it in the trunk. The dr iver then approached me.