Genevieve winked at him before she took his hand, drawing Billy towards the dance floor. "My husband learned it for me when we were still courting. He knew I loved to dance." She smiled at the memory as they took position. If nothing else, she was a gracious follower, easily keeping with Billy's lead.

"Where did you learn?" The dance provided some privacy - other couples whirled around them, enjoying each other and the music. Out of the corner of her eye she caught glimpses of her brother and Theodosia. Lucien had always been a good dancer. The pair of them had learned together, practice partners.