Having lived in such male-oriented societies for the formative years of his life, it was hardly surprising that he was now making up for lost time, as far as the ladies were concerned.
I smiled back, feeling completely and utterly diminished by this simple act of kindness from a small person who was undoubtedly steeped in poverty, but rich in humanity I had hitherto had no inkling of.
In my tale, in which I played a innocent virgin called Ginny, my mother went mad when she learned that I had been cooked and eaten a Hawaiian Luau, or feast, in which she had participated. Yes, an everyday story of simple folk.
I collapse into giggles and ring off, ready for bed after a long and eventful day. I say a quick prayer of thanks for not having my throat ripped out by a dog, add a "please let me be alive in the morning", pop an antihistamine for the mozzie bites, and drift off, promising myself that I will never slag off again.