"Her name is Susan Hatton," she replied, shaking her head negatively to answer his question. "You're taking her out to dinner, so you'll need more than ten dollars!"

"Oh, great, swell! Susan Hatton, huh?" He wanted to come right out and ask his sister if the girl was a willing type, but he didn't have the nerve. He was excited enough just knowing that the date was on, and he had a million other questions.

"It's quite simple," she said seeing that he was still confused. "Susan is going to pick you up here… She'll be driving a white Cadillac. Anyway, I told her to meet you here at five-thirty! She'll probably be late, so don't get antsy and leave." There was a burning question in his mind, and she knew it. But she was determined to leave it for him to ask.

So that was it. The girl, a big car, it was all perfect, and he hoped he was ready for it. His seventeen year old sister was far wiser and aware of such matters, and her reassurance would be a big help. It was a question of time enough to discuss it, and he looked at his watch, seeing it was five-fifteen.

"What time you expecting Ward?" he asked trying to sound relaxed.

"He's late now." She waved one arm toward the apartment building. "Sorry I don't have time to show you around. It's 8A."

"Great. It's okay." Kevin swallowed, then cleared his throat. "I guess you've had a lot of experience these past few months…"

Sheri cut him off. "I'm still a virgin if that's what you mean!" she said, and when he started to nod his head, she continued. "But I don't intend to stay one much longer!"

He didn't know what to say then. He could only stare at his pretty sister, wondering what came next.

"When I meet the right guy… well, you don't have to look so worried," she protested on seeing her brother's expression. "Ward isn't the one! At least I don't think so… I just don't believe virginity is a prize I should cling to forever," she added defensively.