Fortunately we managed to do all the shopping we needed without me seeing anyone I knew. But, before leaving, mum had a further little suggestion for me. “We’ll get you booked in for a manicure, have your eyebrows plucked and ears pierced,” she said.
“Ears pierced!” I almost screamed in horror… but stopped when I realised I was in public. “But mum, dad will notice and he’s bound to say something. He’ll notice my nails and eyebrows as well,” I added.

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