was her responsibility to be absolutely clear as to what her employer wished for his special child-wife.
“Do you wish Miss Lucy to be restrained, Sir?” she asked , knowing that Miss Louisa was usually restrained by soft ties around her wrists and sometimes her ankles as well, tied to the rails of her crib where she napped daily. Lucas looked at the bed and then shook his head.
“Let’s see if our little one can behave herself without restraints, Molly,” he suggested. “I do not like the thought of her being tied to the bed if there should be some emergency on the train. I feel she will be quite sleepy as it has been an exciting day so far. Her spanking was quite intense as well, and she should fall asleep easily. Remind her that she must stay in bed until she is awakened.” Molly nodded, not having considered that there might be any reason for the woman to need to get out of bed quickly, and shuddered slightly at the thought of some horrific accident. Lucas saw her shudder. “I wouldn’t worry about it, Molly,” he said reassuring her. “I would just prefer to be prepared.”
“Um, then, Sir, do you wish her to remain clothed for her nap? I mean, in case there is such a need?” Molly asked.
Lucas shook his head. “No, I have no true concerns that anything will happen. Put her into her gown as usual. I wish her to grow accustomed to her daily routine as this will be the first time she has been required to nap since our marriage. There is no need to confuse her as to what will be required each time she is put to bed.” Molly nodded and moved to the closet to begin gathering the items she would need. Lucas watched as she chose a simple but childish nightgown of pale pink and a ribbon from a small box that would hold the end of Lucy’s hair securely after her nanny braided it. When she looked as if that was all she would choose, Lucas reached into the closet and added his own items to the bed.
“She will always wear a nappy and diaper cover to bed, Molly,” Lucas said wanting to set his rules for the young nanny as well. “Do you know how to properly take her temperature?” he asked as he opened the small box that he had placed on the table. Molly blushed but nodded, having seen Mrs. Bremmer often take Louisa’s temperature.
“Good . Make sure you put a tiny bit of lubrication on the end of the thermometer,” Lucas continued. “Just use enough to make inserting it into Lucy’s bottom-hole a bit easier. Too much and she will be tempted to try to expel it before it has time enough to give a proper reading. She needs to become accustomed to this routine as well. I’ve already put some salve on her bottom and legs but you might also apply some if she behaves having her temperature taken.”
“And if she fusses, my Lord?” Molly asked as he set a small pot of lubricating cream next to the box with the thermometer and the jar of salve on the small table by the bed.
“Then, Molly, I trust you to teach her that naughtiness will cause her bottom to burn,” Lucas said simply. “You are never to hesitate to demonstrate your authority, Molly. I don’t care if her bottom is purple and welted from earlier discipline. If our little one is naughty enough to earn another spanking, it is your duty to see that she gets one. Never go easy on her as that is not what our little one needs. She will learn only through consistency that the condition of her bottom depends upon her own choices.” Molly swallowed hard but nodded, understanding that he was telling her that he would be watching her to make sure she was capable of assuming the more difficult duties her new role required. She said a quick prayer that Lucy wouldn’t see fit to fuss but worried that the young woman would definitely not appreciate learning about her naptime regimen.
“Certainly, Sir,” Molly said. “ I will do as you say. Do you wish me to stay with her until she
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