BEags
as one would expect from yourself, a succint and accurate description of
The Way We Were ..
7. Corner unsuspecting wench
.. surprising you did not mention the use of the "Two O'clock Crying Steps". Principle for (unprincipled?) bachelor was that by 0200 at least one previously accompanied lady had been deserted by escort or she had found him:
a. Unconscious and/or
b.
In flagrante delicto
and was sitting crying in frustrated rage on steps of Mess, grateful for sympathy and a shoulder to cry upon ....
... said slighted lady's revenge on her man could be ..... both interesting and enjoyable .....