In Which Blanche learns the Truth about Innocence and Chastity, whilst Chastity furthers the experiences of Innocence.
Innocence's sister, Chastity, had many friends, some of whom came from other shires and parishes. One such was Blanche, who came from Brook, a county, Innocence was fascinated to discover, where naturism was pretty nearly the rule and where most people felt comfortable not wearing any clothes at all. Blanche was no exception, though this didn't inhibit her from a tasteful application of makeup or from wearing bracelets and necklaces. Unlike Chastity or Innocence, Blanche was not a slim girl but her plumpness did not make her unattractive. Her body had a smooth, white roundness which in its own way was nearly as beautiful as Innocence's own.
That summer, Blanche was staying at Innocence's home and her parents were obliged to make allowances for Blanche's preference for remaining unclothed all the time. Innocence found it most peculiar, as the family sat around the dinner table with Blanche sitting there totally naked, her large round breasts bouncing about as she ate or talked. Innocence often felt a stirring from between her legs as she sat listening to Blanche's account of her life by the river bank in Brook and watching Chastity gaze admiringly at her friend's round beaming face. When Blanche leaned over to pick up the salad bowl, her breasts wobbling so close, Innocence felt it necessary to ease down her nickers to ease the discomfort caused as her prick shot up in speculation.
At most other times, Blanche was with Chastity in whose room she was staying, but there were occasions when the two girls would sit watching television with the rest of the family. On these occasions, Innocence's eyes would wander over to Blanche, who never returned her glances: perhaps expecting such inquisitive gazes away from Brook.
Innocence was surprised when Chastity announced to her parents that, while Blanche was staying, she felt embarrassed that nobody else was also unclothed and that she had decided that she too would wear no clothes. Her parents reluctantly agreed, but made it clear that they had no intention of extending this gesture of politeness any further. From then on, Blanche's visit became even more uncomfortable for Innocence as Chastity wandered around as naked as Blanche.
"It does make it easier," laughed Chastity, when Innocence asked her how she felt not wearing clothes. "Especially when getting out of bed or having a bath." Innocence smiled shyly not knowing where to avert her gaze.
Innocence wasn't sure whether she was the only one at home one evening when she pushed open Chastity's bedroom door while looking for a hair-clip that she'd last seen when last in bed with her. Her parents were out and most evenings Chastity and Blanche would also be out (though Blanche would wear clothes when in public). She was surprised to see Chastity and Blanche in bed together, but not, she was pleased to see, actually making love. The thought had crossed her mind that Chastity might be more than just a good friend of Blanche. Blanche's embarrassed response rather reinforced Innocence's suspicion, but Chastity gently held onto her arm, restraining her from jumping out of bed.
"Hello, Innocence," Chastity greeted her, "Are you looking for something?" Her sister explained what she was after.
Blanche smiled indulgently at Innocence as she spoke, clearly amused by her shyness. "Why don't you take your clothes off like your sister?" wondered Blanche. "I'm sure you'd like to."
Innocence choked as she reviewed the implications of this suggestion. "I can't do that!" she protested.
"But it's perfectly natural," Blanche continued. "See - your sister's got used to it. You feel so much better without clothes you know! Much more free!"
"I can't! I can't!" Protested Innocence with fear, aware that she was stating her position too emphatically.
"Why ever not?" Blanche smiled. "Come on! Take them off! You're with friends you know."
"The reason why not," explained Chastity kindly, "is that Innocence is frightened that you might be shocked by what you see."
"Shocked! I see people with no clothes all day and every day at home."
"Well, Innocence has a little secret, haven't you?" Chastity continued. "But," and she looked at Innocence reassuringly, "we're all adults here. Show Blanche your secret, Innocence. Take your clothes off now. Or I'll have to tell her, and she'd never believe me - not ever!"