It was a dark cold night.
Due to a gas leak my train had terminated at Craven Arms which is a pleasant enough place but not on a November evening. As we were the first one affected I knew we were going to be there for at least an hour before any buses could be whistled up and as I work for the railway moved away from the crowds so I didn't have to listen to their whinging.
A young lady about 15 years my junior comes over to me and we exchange social pleasantries, where we're going and how annoying it is and she mentions how cold it is. I had noticed that she wasn't exactly dressed for standing in a car park in winter and had appreciated it. Ever the gentleman I offered my coat. I had a curt no thanks and she walked away. I still wonder if she wanted me to keep her warm.
(jvz, Mon 22 Feb 2010, 21:25, 1 reply)

No, she thought you were a "perve".
She was just being careful and you were just being friendly -- but society means we all have to be careful.
(Me, I'm not... in any way intoxicated, Tue 23 Feb 2010, 18:40, closed)