That gets a hearty laugh. He downs the rest of his drink, and it’s him tugging her to the dance floor in the end.

“I hope I’m not too much of a disappointment. I know married women so often miss their courting days when their husbands are dull.” He’s no awkward boy on his feet, though, finding the music easily and taking up her waist and hand. “A good thing you are so patient, dear.”