Truly here indeed were the colors of romance, the moon and the sea, youth and a wind-swept shore!
That night, dancing with Felipe Morris, Gerry believed that she had never been so happy.
With his Southern ancestry and musical gifts, naturally Felipe was a wonderful dancer, possessing an almost perfect sense of rhythm and time.
On one occasion Gerry and Felipe discovered that they were actually dancing alone, their companions having stopped for a moment to watch them. Then they were only brought to a realization of what had taken place by hearing Mrs. Burton cry: "Bravo!" and afterwards the applause of a dozen pairs of hands.
On One Occasion Gerry and Felipe Discovered that They were Actually Dancing Alone
A little while before Felipe had lifted their right arms and he and Gerry had danced in and out in semi-circles until they formed the petals of a flower; reaching the center they revolved slowly in a circle, until almost ceasing to move.