He smiled warmly at Nettie and looked into her eyes while they danced, not missing a beat. He was an excellent dancer with good form and a nice frame, and his hope was that it swept her off her feet. God, was this what his school mates were talking about? Being smitten with someone? He certainly felt smitten with her. "Nettie, I mean it. You're stunning. I am glad you came. It certainly made the night better for me." He paused when there were certain moves in the dance, and then swept her into a twirl and back, all while smiling. He couldn't help it around her, she made him giddy like a shoolboy.