’ ‘The print is well done,’ Paula289 praised, ‘Long gradation of tones, no dark shadows, good detail. You’re young, taking art, you’re Fre...nch?’ ‘Yes, graphic arts.’ he said. and yes French. How do you know that?’ Laughing she answered. ‘Your link address, somewhere in Europe, your phrasing, I guessed France, and your age – your body.’ ‘You can tell so much from the image?’ he asked. ‘Sure,’ she replied, ‘I’ve photographed nude bodies, they date themselves.’ ‘Interesting,’ he said, ‘ I did not. ” Said my mum, giving me the answer. “He plays for Albion United.”“Ah, I thought I recognised you.” I said to him, smiling. Albion United was the local football team which plays in the second division. “You’re John Schneider. You play in defence.”“That’s right, I normally play full-back.”John’s eyes flicked down to my hemline again. I smiled and shrugged.“Well, now that you and Mr Schneider are acquainted. “Said my mum. “Why don’t you sit down and keep him company, while I go and make some. The crowded girls wriggled and adjusted their rich clothes. Anne was glad she had dusted her cheeks and chest with rice powder because she could see that all three of her coach-mates wore polonaise-type gowns that were quite open in front while hers had an embroidered stomacher. She felt old-fashioned.Her aunt had watched her dress and said that her stays simply would not do, that a new pair would have to be acquired and soon. "Look how flat you are mashed, my dear. It must be painful to have. "Is there sugar in this?" "Mmm, two and it's black. I made it strong as well. It's Colombian. Tesco'sFinest." she took a sip. "Mmm. You make such nice coffee." Then she looked up at me, or at least whereshe thought I should be, with sightless eyes. Look this is stupid! Untie me,please?" she could be so innocent at times when you considered the things she'dseen. When you considered just the things she'd seen since I'd been involvedwith her. I really thought that innocence was genuine. Emma.