"I could have been a little kid," Gwen said, as this seemed a steadier tack than acknowledging she could understand the lack of complaints. "I could have been a nun."

After she'd said this, it occurred to her that this guy, with his wide, self-satisfied smile, would probably be pretty okay with being responsible for the corruption of a woman of God.

"Can I get you something to put on? A robe? Towel? Sparkly thong?"