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the dance floor and the music softly began to play. As they danced, she felt as if they were all alone in the huge ballroom. His arms felt so right around her. No one else danced as the shock of her decision settled on everyone. She looked at her parents. Her father was frowning, but both her mother and Lady Margaret were smiling through their tears. As the song ended, they stopped and stood for a moment and just looked at each other. It was as if their feelings were speaking through their eyes and nothing more needed to be said. Then they turned to the people of the hall, and he bowed and she curtsied. The men bowed back and the women curtsied in reply. Grabbing Alexander’s hand, she pulled him toward the hallway. Her father arose. “Where do you think you’re going?” She hardly paused. “We, Father, are going to get some food.” When they reached the hallway, Alexander pulled her to face him. “Thank you, Princess, for the dance.” She smiled at him. “You are my choice, Alexander. And please call me Louise.” He smiled at her again, but there was something she could sense - something he was holding back - something he was not saying. She squeezed his hand, and together they hurried off to the kitchen. He retrieved meats and cheeses, milk and juice from the ice house. He went to the pantry and brought out breads and cakes. When they had 63