How could she not smile at that compliment and his little detour behind the pillar? "I have had many compliments tonight, but your's is the only one that truly matters," Elissa whispered in response. "Tis a pity you are so busy. I should like to try a tango with you, if possible. Do you know it?"

Through the slits of her silvery mask, her grey eyes were twinkling as Haytham led her through another graceful circle. The skirts of Elissa's costume were far more suited to a sweeping dance like the waltz than to something like the tango.