Went out with D again last night. When I get home, Mum said "You're late."

I said, "But I'm later than this every night."

"It's different when you're working. I hope you're still a virgin."

Where did that come from? I wondered. Then realised it was all about P's spot of bother with M. I just glared at her. A catholic priest once told me that a lot of nuns were in the convent because they'd tried sex and didn't like it much. On this basis I'd qualify for a nunnery. I have no difficulty telling Mum I'm a virgin. I'm not, but I might as well be. D has other ideas, though.