So, if your mother will give us the use of the sitting-room,
I will commence instructions."
Luke had looked at some dancers in the dining-room at the
hotel, and was not wholly a novice, therefore. Linton was an
excellent dancer, and was clear in his directions. It may also be
said that Luke was a ready learner. So it happened at the end of
the hour that the pupil had been initiated not only in the ordinary
changes of the quadrille, but also in one contra dance, the Virginia
Reel, which was a great favorite among the young people of Groveton.
"Now, I think you'll do, Luke," said Linton, when the lesson
was concluded. "You are very quick to learn."
"You think I won't be awkward, Linton?"
"No, if you keep cool and don't get flustered."
"I am generally pretty cool. But I shall be rather surprised
to see myself on the floor," laughed Luke.
"No doubt others will be, but you'll have a great deal more fun."
"So I shall. I don't like leaning against the wall while others
are having a good time."
"If you could dance as well as you can skate you would have
no trouble, Luke."
"No; that is where Randolph has the advantage of me.
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