"That's the sort of thing you oughtn't to say."
"You said it."
"All the more reason why you shouldn't."
He put his arm round her and they danced. They danced.
"You can do it all right now," he said.
"I've learnt. He taught me. He took me outside and taught me. I'm not frightened any more."
Mark was dancing better now. Better and better. His eyes shone down into yours. He whispered.
"Minky—Poor Minky—Pretty Minky."
He swung you. He lifted you off your feet. He danced like mad, carrying you on the taut muscle of his arm.
Somebody said, "That chap's waked up at last. Who's the girl?"