just like to know you better, besides if I leave, the rest of the woman hungry bar is ready to leap into that seat.”

I glanced over at the bar and noticed that several of the men were in- deed looking my way! I must have come on a lot stronger than I thought. Just then, the band started on a slow dance tune, and I said, “Alright Bill, I'll make it even by taking you up on that dance invitation now."

He stood up and took my arm. I was fairly tall, even in flats, but I only came up to his nose. We walked onto the floor and he pulled me close. Before I could think of what I was doing, he had skilfully led me out among the dancers, and even stranger, I was enjoying the pressure on my waist. I pressed my forehead against his cheek and just enjoyed the dance. About that time, Jean whirled by and gave me a large wink and a smile!

"After the music stopped, Bill led me back to the table where Jean and her new found friend were sitting. After introductions all around, we just enjoyed ourselves, having a few drinks, and dancing, closer and closer. On the last time around, Bill's fingers caressed my shoulders and his lips brushed my hair.

"May I take you home?"

"I came with Jean, I'm afraid.”

"I brought Joe, he can ride with Jean, and we'll meet at your place later for coffee."

"I'll check with Jean."

Asking her, I found that Joe had already approached her with the idea.

"Would you mind, Brenda?"

"No, not at all, sounds like fun."

"O.K. see you at home, don't be late," she said giving me a grin.

I put my sweater on and Bill escorted me to his car.

You say that you're new in Tokyo?" he asked.

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