“These are hand-wash only.” he said as he unfolded one of them to reveal a horrific unicorn design on the font. “…but it’s usually the wearer that washes them so…” he adds as he unfolds some of the others. “There’s fairies, teddy bears, princesses, kittens… all sorts.

“Oh these are lovely!” Aunt Katinka exclaimed. “Don’t you think William?” I said nothing because it doesn’t matter what I think. If it’s horrendous and humiliating, chances are I’ll get it whether I like it or not. “And they’re just as absorbent as disposable ones?” Aunt Katinka asked as she inspected them. The chemist assured her that they were, before revealing the price. “Oh… I didn’t expect them to be quite so expensive.” At forty pounds a pop, Auntie decided that they were far too costly.