Quoting Lucy

Nelis Winter has just covered herself with humiliation at her school Leavers' Dinner. When she finally emerges from wringing her hands in the bathroom, she finds the bus has left. Lucy Tan, one of the "sensible girls" has got her licence, and she offers Nelis a lift home. On the way, Nelis explains something of what happened. Lucy has some sage advice.

“Not to worry. We all make idiots of ourselves sometimes. It’s part of being human.”