human
The young ladies did ask me if I didn’t want to come over, and I thought I should feel out o’ place, she said;
gpt
Now, come to this window, said Robert,
human
I never approved o’ dancin’, she said.
gpt
I never saw any before. Mr. Gorham, do you remember that hall in the New York Buildin’? That must be temptin’ to young critters when it’s lighted up, and the music’s a-playin’. Why, eagerly,
human
turning suddenly upon Gorham,
gpt
I have danced with her twice, he answered.
human
I mustn’t be a monopolist, although it is a temptation. She is by far the best dancer here.
gpt
Well, I declare, exclaimed Miss Berry, gazing in ever-warming admiration,
human
Considering your prejudices and traditions, it is a little odd. Perhaps it is because you cannot associate an idea of evil with anything you see Mrs. Van Tassel engaging in.
gpt
Where would you like to have me put my feet, Hilda?
human
Why don’t you go in there and dance, Mr. Gorham?
gpt
Am I so young and pretty that you want to see me? Well, if Hilda is willing to favor me.
human
Oh certainly, so long as Robert doesn’t care to go home. _Au revoir_, dears.
gpt
Now, then, Aunt Love turned upon her companion argumentatively,
human
On the contrary, I should object seriously.
gpt
How about that, then?
human
For a man to place his hand on a woman’s waist to steady and support her is not to put his arm around her. There are too many other things for a couple to think of in guiding themselves successfully through a crowd of dancers to allow of their usually being conscious of the intimacy of their position. Don’t be afraid to admire the dancing, Aunt Love. It can be abused, like everything else; but it is an excellent exercise, inculcating grace, strength, and good manners.
gpt
Well, now, I’m goin’ to tell some folks I know what you say. Ain’t your wife just as light as a fairy, and don’t your brother look handsome to-night? No, sir, there ain’t any folks here as good-lookin’ as ours.