"Oh, I'd love to," beamed Toffee.
They rose and started for the dance floor. Turning, Toffee said: "You'll excuse us?" She was looking directly at Julie.
"Did you want to dance," asked Marc without enthusiasm.
"No, thank you," replied Julie. "The floor is much too crowded."
"That's good, I don't know how very well."
"You never go out much, do you? That is, you haven't until lately."
"Why, no. I've been too busy—until lately. Perhaps that was a mistake."
"Perhaps," said Julie cryptically as she turned to the dance floor.
"You're looking very beautiful," said Marc.