"Neither have I. Mummy and Daddy didn't really want me, but I popped up. Accidents will happen, you know. They said they were really glad, and I'm not much trouble after all, always off at school and things. In a way I'm rather glad they didn't want me, because it relieves me of responsibility, doesn't it? I always have enough responsibility at school without getting involved in it at home."
Erna and Jackie wandered over. "Hallo, what are you two talking about?"
"Oh—you," Gloria said.
Erna grinned. "What were you saying?"
"Oh—just how lucky we were to get you two as roommates."
Erna and Jackie looked pleased, while Flip stared at Gloria in amazement.
"Are you ever called Phil, Philippa?" Erna asked suddenly.
Flip shook her head. "At home I'm called Flip."
Jackie laughed and Erna said, "Flip, huh? I never heard of anyone being called a name like Flip before."
Gloria began to giggle. "I know what! We can call her Pill!"