19 Chapter 19

“Did I do something to sadden you?”

“Not really. I was just reminded of someone else who gave me violets.”

“Hmm.” He gently pulled my chair back. “I…I hope you don’t mind if I say I don’t want this evening to end.” My gaze flew up to meet his. “Would you like to go dancing?”

“I’d love to go dancing, Nigel.”

“There’s a club just down the street. They have a trio – piano, bass, and sax, and they’re very good, I understand.”

“You understand?”

“I don’t usually go dancing in the middle of the week.” He looped my arm through his, and we strolled to the coat check.

“Neither do I.”

“Shall we go see how good they are?”

“That sounds like an excellent idea.”

* * * *

Other than the bartender and the band, the club was empty of patrons.

“Oh!” I said. “Perhaps we’d better go.”

“Nah, we don’t close until two, and we have to stay either way.” The bartender grinned and shrugged. “What can I get you folks?”