I have to confess that this short story is one of my favourites, its just right for a rainy afternoon.

Well’s opens a window into the everyday world of Edwardian England, its attitudes and class structure, but he does so with a deft hand and wry humour.

The story uses the cycling craze of the 1900’s as a vehicle to throw together a simple draper’s assistant, a run away girl fresh out of finishing school, and a cad with designs on her honour.

Will she be deflowered or will the draper save the day? Now read on.