"It is called a safety bicycle and it is an early birthday present."
You looked at the gift warily as I told you about the machine before you.
"It is made of the best steel and is of solid construction, the wheels are of a new form of rubber made by Doctor Dunlop called Vulcanized rubber, and they enclose a tube that softens the journey. Just look at the marvel that science has created we can go on trips to the country with it though punctures could be a problem. Much better than just walking. I have tried it myself and it is wonderful."
You looked at me disbelievingly and I laughed as I wheeled the machine onto the soft pasture that had just been mown a week ago. Then swinging my leg over the saddle I pedalled the bicycle in a circle about you. Yes there was a trick to the balance of the thing but it was so easy I thought. Again I stopped it in front of you and hopped off the vehicle and offered you the seat.
"So tell me how I am to ride this thing in my dress and petticoats," you asked a smile on your face.
Looking at you I realised that there was indeed a problem with your garments. It was very likely that your dress would be caught in the chain and that it would damage your clothing. There was no way that I could see to tie your skirt aside and my heart sank as I realised that you would not be able to ride the bicycle this day. As you saw me realize this you smiled.
"Of course if I was to take them off then there would be no impediment to my travel."
I was shocked, I knew that you were a free thinker and that you would challenge much that society would consider proper but this smacked of perversion for you would be almost nude in the open with me a man not yet your husband. However it seemed so delicious and I wanted you naked with me, for we had shared our lovemaking in other ways.
I found my voice scratchy as I answered,β Yes that seems a good idea."