- Molly: [while taking to her mum about menstruation, the phone rings; it's Molly's best friend, Peggy] Mom, can I go swimming with Peggy tomorrow after school?
- Mother: Well, I don't think I would, Molly.
- Molly: But I'll be home by 5.30!
- Mother: No, it's not a good idea the first 2 or 3 days of your period. You might get chills and catch cold.
- Molly: Oh...
- [dejectedly]
- Molly: that's right...
- [Molly thinks for a moment and perks up]
- Molly: Peggy; of course I can't go swimming. You know I've got 'the curse'!
- [Molly's mom smiles]
- Miss Jensen: You know, I've known Molly and her family ever since she first came to school, and I think you might like to know her, too.