Alvin thought they were going to have to agree to disagree on that one. She was probably just being kind and he was being overly critical and the truth was somewhere in the middle. It was worth it to see her enjoy herself, he realized. It wasn't so bad if she was having a good time. He could make a fool out of himself for that.

"Would you like something to drink?" It had been a lively and quick dance and Alvin was still a little breathless himself and could use some refreshment. It appeared that the band was taking a break and so he wouldn't have to surrender Sisse to another dance with someone else just yet.