“Do you do that everyday?” he asked.

“Unless it’s raining.” Charlie replied.

“Yes, of course.” Mike realised, before suggesting that it might be quicker if he bent rather than crouched.

“Not so easy when you’re wearing a corset.” Charles replied as he began quickly sorting more laundry.

“Oh yeah… I’d forgotten about that.” Mike said, feeling somewhat stupid.

“I take it you’re not.” Charles asked, glancing at Mike’s midriff.

Mike shook his head and said that his mother can’t decide whether to get him a proper corset or a posture girdle. “The girdle sounds more bearable…” he figured. “…but I’d rather have neither. Dad doesn’t have to wear one.”