I am sorry you have had to wait so long for another post from me. I did not really want to leave you hanging like that. Anyway to continue the story. As we were about to get off the train the young man turned and spoke to me. We got off the train and had a conversation as we walked along the long platform at Victoria station. At the ticket barrier the young man asked me if I would like to go to a play with him. After a momentary pause, wondering if this was wise, I said, "Yes".

I continued on my way to Australia House with my new found friend accompanying me.

I guess he thought if he left me we may never meet up again. He went to Australia House with me and then took me out to lunch and to "Promise Promises" which was playing in the theatre district.

We traveled down to Brighton on the train together. I found out he was a student at Sussex University and his name was Dick Shaw.

Dick had a car parked near the station there and this posed a problem as I had intended to catch a bus. I was nervous to drive with him to Southwick where I lived with my widowed mother. Then Dick suggested I call my mother to let her know we were coming. This put my mind at rest so after going to an Italian restaurant -the Vesuvia he drove me home. We said goodnight at the door and I gave him my telephone number. I wondered if I'd ever hear from him again..........