Finally he indicated the Cloakrooms. I was far too preoccupied initially to do more than wave frantically at the surprisingly short-skirted girl offering to help. I didn't have time to wonder about the surprisingly shiny gym uniforms hanging on the rows of pegs, either. My immediate need dealt with - aaaaah - bliss! sweet relief! - I had time to feel shy and came back out of the loo blushing.

Her name was minxy, it seemed. She giggled a lot when she said some things, but I couldn't work out why. Ed Master left us together.