A story in the Beth Universe
What do parents consider most important? One father is in a quandary. Beth readers should recognize the characters and, obliquely, the situation, in Chapter 1. After the fact, I decided to give the story's title subject more air time, although I'll retain the third-person POV. Any sex is offscreen and involves only adults.
Chief Eddie Nolan's ship is heading south to Australia, and New Zealand. It is Eddie's dream cruise. He and his fellow Chief, HMC Al Tory are enjoying themselves and making a hit among the women they come in contact with. Eddie is also being kept up to date with what is happening with his wife and children in the letters being sent to him.
A story in the Desi Diddling Universe
Lower caste Desi woman makes wedding money by offering services with a deluxe flair. Earns and learns a lot more about sex to improve her own future marriage