The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Rezanov by Gertrude Atherton: "We can waltz, you see! Are you not sur-
prised?"
"It is but one accomplishment the more. I feared
a preference for your native dances, but ventured
to hope you would teach me."
"They are easy to learn. You will watch us
dance the contra-danza after this."
"With whom do you dance it?"
Her black eyelashes were very thick; he barely
caught the glance she shot him.
"The Russian bear growls," she said lightly.
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