He covered his face, as if ashamed, but what he really needed to do was focus so he wouldn’t laugh at her stunned expression. “I don’t wish to impose on the sensibilityof a lady.” When he settled down the urge to giggle, he held his hands out to her. “Are you ready to dance?”
She looked hesitant but nodded and joined him in the center of the room.
He had to admit that she could play along well on this thing. He wondered how long it would take before she called in her friends...or how long it would take them to magically show up.