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Dr. Carlson continued,


       addressing me specifically.  “Mr.


       Johnson, I expect you to learn the


       dances quickly so you can

       participate in the class.  In two


       weeks, you must be able to switch


       off partners, so you have no more


       time than that to learn the dances.”


              One of the girls near us


       laughed, “That will be a miracle.”


              I could feel my face grow

       warm.


              Ginny was very patient and


       kind, and I gradually started to


       learn.  As class ended, she


       suggested that besides class twice a

       week, I should come to the four


       weekly evening dances.


              “But, Ginny, can’t I learn




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