He could recognize the place, without even a sign. He had seen them plenty in other towns. When they went to pubs, other crew would go to such a place afterwards and he always went back to the ship. Today though would be the day, he was going to buy a girl so that the others wouldn't tease him so. Benny reached down and felt the small amount of money in his pocket, but he was sure it would be enough. It wasn't like he was going to sleep with her, he didn't want to be laughed at for something he couldn't help. It was hard enough on himself. 

He cleared his throat and looked around, he didn't want a girl standing on the street. He needed a girl he could point to, to 'prove' he was just as manly as they were. Nervously the young man knocked on the door to such a house of leisure and looked around hoping he wouldn't get bothered by anyone.