John, meanwhile, was learning to be more of a help for his mother. Andrea approached her son one day and asked whether he could help with the laundry. John replied that he probably wouldn't mind, but that he had no idea how it had to be done. Andrea said that she would show him how to do the laundry.
John paid close attention to the instructions his mother gave him, such as washing whites and colors separately. She also explained that all of the lingerie should be washed separately because lingerie is very delicate.
"John, take this slip in your hands and feel how soft and thin it is," said his mother. "Does it feel soft and delicate to you?" She asked.
John took the slip into his hands and felt the fabric. He seemed to linger longer exploring its softness than his mother though he would. Most boys would not even volunteer to do the laundry, let alone feel a slip, in the presence of their mother, to feel the silky-smooth texture.
Blushing, John answered, "Yes, it does feel very smooth, soft and delicate. I bet that you enjoy wearing it more than I enjoy wearing my rough undershorts."
Andrea made a mental note of John's comment.