"Yes, indeed," she replied.
"I wish I did," he commented ruefully.
"Why don't you? It's easy. You could learn in no time. I could teach you in a lesson."
"I wish you would," he said persuasively.
"It isn't hard," she went on, moving away from him. "I can show you the steps. They always begin with the waltz."
She lifted her skirts and exposed her little feet. She explained what to do and how to do it. He tried it alone, but failed; so she got him to put his arm around her and placed her hand in his. "Now, follow me," she said.
It was so delightful to find her in his arms! And she was apparently in no hurry to conclude the lesson, for she worked with him quite patiently, explaining the steps, stopping and correcting him, laughing at her mistakes and his. "You're getting it, though," she said, after they had turned around a few times.
They had looked into each other's eyes a number of times and she gave him frank smiles in return for his. He thought of the time when she stood by him in the studio, looking over his shoulder. Surely, surely this gap of formalities might be bridged over at once if he tried if he had the courage. He pulled her a little closer and when they stopped he did not let go.
"You're mighty sweet to me," he said with an effort.
"No, I'm just good natured," she laughed, not endeavoring to break away.