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At Willow's end, the rest of the world seemed far away.

At that time, any talk or action concerning sex was discouraged.

But that didn't stop some of us from thinking about it, almost constantly.

Often, early in the morning, I would lie awake and think what it would be like.

Jenny! Jenny, wake up!

What time is it? It's nearly six o 'clock.

Boy,

was I having a funny dream.

Come on, let's go. We're late already.

I always loved the ballet classes.

They were hard work, but as I stretched my leg on the bar, I felt the pull of

muscles, the nerves that carried the messages to every part of my breasts and

the muscles of the stomach.

I wanted always to have the feeling of my body awake and vibrant, eager and

moving. It was like embracing the whole world, reaching out for something I

could not yet define, something I called love and did not yet know.

When I was just a child, my body was as straight as a little boy's.

Then I began to grow up. I began to look at the other girls, sneaking a look

when they were dressing or showering, and I saw how lovely they were.

I wanted to touch their bodies and to feel their soft and glowing skins.

Hurry along there. I should have thought you'd been out by now.

Then I realized that my body was like that, too, that I was becoming a woman.

My hands wandered over those new breasts of mine and across my thighs and into

that new valley between my thighs where first a gentle down and then a rich,

soft fleece was growing, hiding a secret place that I barely thought about.

I began to feel proud of my body.

It was then I realized my body was attractive to other people, too.

And it gave me a new sensation.

Too hot today, don't you reckon?

Yeah. Reckon there'll be any fish?

I don't know.

Come on, Jenny, let's get wet.

Hey, look at this.

In the holidays, I worked for one of those small country stores.

Mr. Jacobs, the grocer, made me aware that it wasn't only young boys who were

interested in me.

Need any help, though?

No, thank you.

Is there a Miss Felicity Robertson here?

Come on, Marcy, give it to me.

Prince of His in Hong Kong.

Of course you can't come. There's only one ticket and it's for me.

Goodbye. I'll miss you.

I'll miss you too.

Goodbye, Jenny.

I'm not mama's little baby no more

was just like what I'd been reading in that book, Emmanuel.

Because I had never experienced this before, I felt quite shocked, but I

strained to hear every sound.

My nipples hardened, and every part of my body seemed to ache.

I felt a warm tingling in my most secret place, and it reminded me of one night

in our dormitory back at school.

Please touch me.

They stand up.

Perhaps I should have felt guilt then and now, but I felt only unashamed

pleasure. And I thought to myself, why fight a biological reaction?

Miss Felicity Robinson?

Miss Christine sent me to pick you up. She apologized, but she cannot be here,

but hopes you will be happy for me to take you to her.

Your first time you come to Hong Kong?

Yes, it's beautiful.

It looks fascinating.

Hong Kong is many things to many people, as you will see and learn.

Darling, I knew you at once. You're so much like your father.

I hope not.

No man could look as enchanting as this.

Hello.

Excited?

Terrified. Terrified?

Just that overnight, all this.

Yesterday I was at school.

In fact, for as far back as I can remember, I've always been at school,

thought or another.

Always exclusive, of course.

And always out of the way.

I've learned to be the perfect young lady. I can speak several languages.

I know all about the repeal of the Crown Laws.

The ballet, the opera.

But nothing's prepared me for this.

The things happen here that you'd never dream of.

What sort of things?

Everything, anything, and all of it very exciting.

Don't believe a word of what she says.

Oh!

What am I going to do with so many flowers?

Stephen does nothing by halves.

The crazy fool, I love him. You've swept him off his feet. He's enchanted.

Don't be silly, Christine.

Well, face up to it, Felicity. You're inflicted by a serious handicap.

Irresistible beauty.

Sure, when I look like this.

I'm going to take a hot bath and go to bed, I think.

That's my exit line.

I'll get your things ready.

You've had a long day, darling.

It's been a wonderful day, and I'm so tired.

I'm beginning to realize how sheltered my life has been. No, your time is

coming. You can't stay innocent in Hong Kong for too long.

The first thing we have to do is get you some new clothes. These are positively

prehistoric.

Tomorrow we pay a visit to Adrian.

Who's Adrian?

Oh, you'll just love Adrian. But that's tomorrow. You get some sleep now.

Good night. Sleep tight, kitten.

Good night, Christine.

When I heard Christine and Stephen, I felt happy for them, and I envied

Christine having a man to come home to her.

I wondered what it would be like, having a man in bed with you whenever you

wanted, reaching out and knowing there was another body at your side.

I knew what I was doing was very wrong, but I wanted to watch them together.

I felt so envious of Christine.

Now I wanted a man to feel my body like that.

Because I had never done it before, the very thought frightened me.

But at the same time, it gave me an indescribable thrill.

For I knew that one day soon I would do what Christine was doing now.

And I knew that I wanted to do it soon.

Christine, darling, darling, darling, darling.

Adrian.

Oh, darling, you naughty, naughty, naughty little girl for neglecting me

long.

I want you to meet someone.

Felicity, this enchanting creature is my dear friend Adrian.

Darling, we need your help.

Not another little word.

Into my little den and get it all off.

How did they look?

Beautiful.

They fit okay.

Yes, the fit's all right, but the color's all wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong,

For you, my little devil, it's got to be black.

Oh, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect.

Is that a bra?

Absolutely. And that's got to be black, too.

Darling, I have some exquisite nightwear, you must say.

Positively delectable.

So cunning. He makes you feel extravagantly naughty and loving at

Is he a homosexual?

I can never be sure.

Seems to enjoy his work so much.

At least they taught her how to play tennis at that school.

She beat you. You owe me a drink.

I'm about to have a shower. And besides, I'll let her win.

You go and get me another drink.

I give in.

I give in.

Another drink for you, my sweet?

No, thanks. I'm going to have a bath.

I'll be five minutes.

You girls will just have to contain your lust until I return.

Love each other very much?

Yes, I think so.

It's obvious.

Even the way you rough him up.

It must be nice.

What, roughing him up?

No, to have a man.

Oh, I see.

Christine, I can't think of anything else.

Every waking moment, even in my dreams. Oh, darling, don't be so solemn about

it. What's it like?

Fantastic. But don't be so eager. Just let it happen.

I can't wait.

You don't think that's tidy, do you? Of course not. You go off and have your

bath, and stop worrying.

Now, madam, can I have my shower?

After Philip's dear has finished her bath, certainly.

Oh, what a pity.

We could have had one together.

Stephen, is Andrew Jackson back in town?

Yes, he got back from the States last week.

Is there anything else you want from inside?

No, thank you.

I saw Stephen and I knew he was out there watching me.

It gave me a new thrill and pleased me to know that he found me attractive.

So I let him watch, and even moved my body to a position where he would be

to see it better, but not know that I was aware of him.

Hi,

beautiful. Felicity, meet Me Ling.

Hello. Hi. Kristen tells me it's your very first time here.

Hello, Me Ling.

She's beautiful. Yes, and very mysterious.

She's the daughter of a wealthy Chinese merchant, and she could have anything

she wants.

But she chooses to live in the world of Hong Kong.

She's a real one -of -a -wisp character.

That man over there. Yeah.

Daring at me.

Who?

Oh, Andrew.

Yes, he'd have his eye on you. All my friends lust after him.

Well, you're a big girl now.

Go and enjoy yourself.

Yes. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

What brings you to Hong Kong?

Just a good fortune, I guess.

I'm staying with Christine and Stephen over there.

The trip was a gift from my father.

Well, I'm a vote of thanks, don't we?

Listen, do you like bright lights and fancy cars?

Yes, why?

Come with me.

Where are we going?

You'll see.

What are you wearing under that dress?

Just suspenders and panties.

Take them off.

What? Do as I say.

Now the panties.

Please do as I say.

Nothing will happen you won't enjoy.

I want you bare arsed on the leather.

Now I want you to lay back on the car.

Lift your skirt and spread your legs slightly.

When are you coming in for a swim?

Never.

I'm not used to all this.

Swimming pools, servants.

This is really bliss.

I'm glad you're enjoying yourself here. How did you like last night?

The party was terrific.

Are you a little unhappy about something?

Was it good for you the first time? time.

Sex, I mean.

No, it was clumsy and embarrassing.

But then I've had plenty of practice since.

Did you and Andrew do something last night?

It's not all good looks that make a good lover, you know.

Was it the first time for you?

Yes.

I remember my first time.

Not because it was good, but because I was shy and innocent.

It was all over in a few minutes.

But don't worry. There are other times and other places, and most importantly,

other men.

Just enjoy life and stop worrying.

Don't be afraid to experiment and find something new.

Christina, I saw you and Stephen making love the first night I was here.

I watched through the slats in the door.

Does that make you angry?

Of course not.

In fact, it turns me on just a little.

Here's Me Ling.

I thought you'd like to spend some time with her.

That would be lovely. Good, then it's settled. Me Ling can show you many

You'll find Hong Kong more interesting than anything I could show you.

Well, would you like to come with me for a few days?

Okay.

you

Hong Kong. An interesting place, don't you agree?

It's beautiful, but contradictory.

I don't understand what you mean.

Up there on the peak, there are fabulous, wealthy -looking houses.

And owned by many wealthy people, too.

Down here, the water people are so poor.

There are many kinds of people in Hong Kong.

There's sadness and there is beauty, side by side.

I'm hungry, I could eat a horse.

Well in Hong Kong we have chicken, pork, fish, but I'm afraid no horse.

Where are we going now?

Hey, Lynn.

I've been reading a book about Emmanuelle.

She has three attitudes to life and sex.

And then there's this book called The Story of Earl. And in that, women are

totally submissive.

Emmanuelle said that Oriental people, well, they know all about love and sex

eroticism. Is that true?

Oh, I don't really know.

But maybe I could show you a few places right here in Hong Kong that would,

well, say the word whenever you like.

What about right now? Okay.

What is this place?

Don't be afraid.

We're going to take a bath like you never had before.

Hong Kong is beautiful at night.

Wonderful. Where are we going now?

Well, I'm not quite sure you're ready for this.

I'm ready for anything.

Anything? Anything. Well, all right.

Where does this boat take us?

No way.

This is my place of work.

Sometimes my home. You can come aboard, but don't be shocked at what you see.

This is Chinese House of Pleasure.

You may watch and no one will try and touch you.

If you wish to partake in some of the secret pleasures, you may do so.

Come with me.

Again I felt a strange sense of danger and forbidden excitement, which turned

on incredibly, and made me feel very moist between the legs as I watched what

happened on board the junk that night.

Lady Mealing told me about her ways to give pleasure to a man, how she would

bathe and cover him in fragrant oil.

I could see that Asian women treated the pleasure of men with the utmost

importance.

It was then that I experienced one of the most erotic occurrences of my life

to that point.

Perhaps it was the danger of somebody seeing us that turned me on.

A man made love to me, a man whom I didn't even know, while I looked at my

friend doing the same thing with another man she didn't know.

To think of it now would fill me with a mixture of shame and pleasure.

Shame because I knew it was immoral, but pleasure because it felt so good.

Thank you.

Ling, what are you doing here?

Oh, now you know my secret.

Who are these people?

This is my other home.

These people are refugees from the mainland.

I help them because they're very poor.

I wanted this to be our secret.

Oh, me Ling.

This is my fortune teller. She's very dear to me.

She says you're very beautiful.

Thank you.

I must go now and visit some other family. Do you want to come with me?

No, I'd better go back and call Christine, then get some sleep.

Some real sleep, I mean, not like last night.

Okay. We'll meet again soon, then.

Thank you for showing me your Hong Kong.

Are you all right there? Some men are chasing me.

Are they bigger than me? No, but there are more of them. Come aboard, quick.

Now, like all self -respecting cowards, we piss off.

No worries.

Well, this is home.

Sorry.

It's all caught up for me a little bit.

Could I impose on you to give me a little hand upstairs?

How can I refuse?

So begins the journey to the 22nd floor.

Thank you.

Madam, you realise you're quite safe? Yes, I know.

I think I'm too drunk to even raise a finger.

Yes, I know.

What a wonderful way to get you off your gut.

And this is my bed.

And doesn't it look... Beautiful.

Good morning.

Thank you.

I'm afraid the morning's been and gone.

What time is it then?

Oh, a bit after three.

Oh, dear.

You really needed that sleep.

How long have you been up?

Oh, I guess an hour.

I've been watching you.

Really?

If you catch someone in the moment of waking up, sometimes, just for an

you see them exactly as they were when they were a baby.

That's nonsense.

I know, but it sounded good, didn't it?

Now, to tell the truth, I couldn't wait to find out who you are.

Oh, yes.

Last night.

Last night?

I'm afraid I don't remember very much about it.

You're a complete mystery.

I know nothing about you.

You know that I like orange juice, and you know that I seem to attract Chinese

attackers.

Now, all I have to do is fill in the details.

Tell me, what are you doing for the next couple of days?

Spending them with you, I think.

I'd better call Christine and tell her I'll be away for a few days and get her

to send me some extra clothes.

Not too many, I hope.

The anticipating I'm not mama's little baby No more

I took the ribbon from my hair And I'm letting it all hang down

If you're looking for the same old me Gonna tell you that she's left out Don't

try to call my number, baby You're gonna get no reply Suddenly

I'm saying

Oh, Venus rise.

I'm never gonna go back there again.

That old me is dying.

Tonight there's no denying.

I ain't mama's little girl no more.

Baby, you're the first to know.

I ain't mama's little girl no more.

Took a little time to grow.

It's gonna be a wonderful day. And so it was.

We filled in all the details of each other.

We talked about our lives.

I learned from Miles that he worked as an adventure photographer.

But really, I learned more than that.

I got to know him as a person.

Something happened that I think is very nice.

We became friends before we became lovers.

I don't know how you do it, Rami. What?

You're sitting opposite a man with a very mean reputation.

Before you came along, I was known as the youngest dirty old man in the whole

Hong Kong, and probably including the Pacific.

I likely don't.

Now, here I am, sitting opposite a high -voltage delightful, swapping

biographies, when we should be swapping positions in bed.

There's nothing to get around, do you understand?

You're a clown.

Yeah, that's probably because I'm not game to say what I really feel.

You can't say what you feel.

I know how to say it in Chinese. It's just that I have trouble with the

Shh.

Eat your food.

Don't move.

I wanted to make love together.

Honey, in three days I leave for a job at Chung Chau.

Well then, let's not waste any time.

Let's get into the prawn.

Well, as long as you put it like that, I can't really refuse.

Miles, I feel so holy.

Just watch this video.

We said we'd go back to the hut.

I dare ask what you're thinking about.

Aren't you gay?

You mean here.

Why not?

I like an element of danger.

You're a rainy little rabbit.

Perhaps we should start by taking off your pants.

I'm so dandy.

Let's do it here.

I've been interrupted again and we're almost there.

I can't stand it any longer.

I can't wait a minute more.

But a minute's a little take to get to the 22nd floor.

What do you think? Can we do it in the lift?

If we get one to ourselves, I'll give it a try.

have anyone come?

I can guarantee that one of us will.

Going down?

Yes, after you. Oh, thank you.

Oh, what a lovely couple.

I'd fancy you with a beard.

You'd look very pretty.

I'm not pretty now.

My father had a beard.

It was almost white.

I used to love to feel the bristles.

He'd pick me up in his arm.

Push my face into it.

It felt beautiful.

He used to bring me these boiled lollies. They were monstrous. They were

I couldn't put them in my mouth.

I don't remember. I used to call them gobstoppers.

He'd suck them down until they were just the right size.

And then he'd bend over and kiss me.

What's so funny?

You're my little rabbit.

You'll phone me, won't you?

Of course I will.

Be good while I'm gone.

I'll only be gone for a couple of weeks.

Miss Milling, I'll wait you inside.

Would you send her in, please?

Come in.

Hey, what's wrong?

Christine and Stephen have gone up to Macau for a few days.

She told me you were feeling pretty down when you phoned her yesterday.

If you like, we can go up to Macau to see her.

I don't know, Malin.

Wait and see what I feel like in a couple of days.

Would you like me to stay with you?

Yeah, that would be good.

That guy really got to you, huh?

That's beautiful.

Did he give you that?

Uh -huh.

Me Ling, in a few days I want to go to a place called Chang Chao to find Miles.

Will you come with me?

Chang Chao, eh? That's not too difficult.

Did he tell you where he was actually going to work?

I've got something written down, but I think it's just a mailing address.

I don't expect he thought I'd try and visit him there, but I will go.

Chang Chao's a pretty wild place, I'm told.

I've never been there.

What sort of photographic assignment is he doing?

A secret he wouldn't tell me. Oh, great.

I'll give us all of Chong Chow at the third.

But at least we can try, eh?

Come on, don't worry.

We'll find him. It's only been one day yet.

We're looking at all the night spots tonight.

They say this place really jumps up to them.

I just hope we can find Maya.

Miling, do you think we'll be able to find him in a place like this?

Well, we can try.

I don't think I can watch this anymore.

It's far too hedonistic.

What is hedonistic?

It's pleasure for pleasure's sake.

Well, what's wrong with that?

Well, kid, come off to find some action.

I'll see you back here later. If not, back at 30 hours.

Okay. I hope I can find my way back there.

What's your poison?

Accordion coke.

You wanna do it here?

Why not? Why not?

But did you enjoy that?

Yes, but in a different way.

Physically, but not emotionally.

It was very erotic, though.

That sounds rather hedonistic.

Honestly, I didn't even know his name.

It reminds me of a book I once read called Fear of Flying.

In that, the author termed a similar occurrence the zipless bug.

Because you only have two zippers, you know.

His and hers.

And it's no names and you never meet again.

Wow, that sounds really wild.

You've certainly changed since your arrival here.

But we haven't found Miles yet.

Ah, but I have, though.

At least I've seen him.

Well, why didn't you say so, for goodness sake?

Where is he?

Thank you.

Me ling!

Me ling!

Me ling!

Wake up!

Myles?

Myles, what happened?

A rabbit.

What happened?

I had an argument with a serpent.

Myles, stop it.

I'll get you a doctor.

No, no, I'll be okay.

The fisherman gave me one of his potions. They say it usually works.

I've seen a doctor.

You look lousy.

Don't move.

You know, for the last couple of days, I just thought you were someone I'd

imagine, you know, while I was in the fever.

Now I know you're really here.

Stop talking.

Let's make love.

Some people go through their lives having sex without affection.

Others, affection without sex.

My time with Miles taught me that the two must go together.

I'm going to tell you that she's left out.

I know you don't speak my accent. You speak much louder than I do.

Good boy, I love the way you're shouting at me now.

I'm finally rearranging in the day of liberation.

I'm looking to find my shit.

What's the use of being patient?

You ain't...

Right.

Tell me,

what have you been up to since I've been gone?

I haven't exactly been in the picture of innocent.

Ah.

I must admit I've sampled my share of the lights too.

I think I could stay with you forever.

Why don't we talk about that tomorrow?

Let's enjoy today first.

No time no more.