He frowned a bit at the lost of her hand and subtly shifted closer so that it might be easier to do so again if she so chose. Dory would have invited her to lean against him if he thought it would end without advancing things further.

"You've never been to a ball?" Dory asked incredulously, replacing his frown with a look of amused confusion. Sure, she was a working woman with limited means, which meant she likely didn't have the support for a full season, but every woman ought to have attended a dance at least once in their lives. The champagne alone made it worth it. "Well now you're definitely getting a gown."

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