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"I really don't know anything about ballet," I said,I was afraid she would want to return e immediately when she learned how clumsy I was

"That's all right That's good I'd rather you didn't know anything," she replied, taking my hand

"You would?"

"Yes This way you're pure, an innocent, an untouched dancer, not contaminated by any mediocre teacher Madame Malisorf will be pleased," she assuredwith pure talent"

"But I don't have any talent," I said

"Of course you do"

"I don't think I've even seen a ballet on television," I confessed

She laughed and I was glad to see her nor

"No, I don't i in those places with children who have had no opportunities Youine and it's not soe form of dance reserved only for the very rich It's just another way of telling a story, a beautiful way, through dance Ballet is the foundation of all Western theatrical dance People ant to be modern dancers or dancers in show business are always advised to start with ballet"

"Really?"

"Of course" She s that will help you in so race, rhythm, and beauty You will be my prima ballerina, Janet"

She stared at me with her eyes so full of hope and love I could only s down the stairs She turned her chair and I looked back to see a tall young blond girl come down the hallway She was dressed in a e brown eyes with a nose a little too long and a mouth a little too ith a weak, bony chin

"I'm sorry, Mrs Delorice I didn't hear you driveup"

"Probably because you had those stupid earphones in your ears again, listening to that ugly rock music," Celine quipped

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