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A er in a tuxedo approached the table I expected hienda "The band is taking requests," he said "Would anyone like a request card?" He held up a fountain pen in his hand

"No thank you," Bella said quickly

"I would," I said, raising my hand

The old man beamed "Here you are" He handed s as you like"

I quickly jotted the word MERENGUE and handed it back

He pal at it "That’s not terribly specific," he said "Do you care to elaborate?"

"Any one will do," I said

The old ht, then I believe I will take your request over right away It would be worth it to get so blood on that floor" He winked and walked toward the band

"What did you just do?" asked a wary Bella

"Icomfortable shoes"

Her eyes widened "I told you I don’t dance"

I sipped , Bella Anyone with two feet can do it And I’ do with barely that"

She crossed her arht?"