“That’s the boy,” Faye laughed. “Well done, sloppy-boppy.”
Tod asked her to dance in order to give Homer a moment alone. When they reached the floor, she made an attempt to defend herself.
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“He loves you,” Tod said.
“Yeah, I know, but he’s such a slob.”
She started to cry on his shoulder and he held her very tight. He took a long chance.
“Sleep with me.”
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“Please, please . . . just once.”
“I can’t, honey. I don’t love you.”
“You worked for Mrs. Jenning. Make believe you’re still working for her.”
She didn’t get angry.
“That was a mistake. And anyway, that was different. I only went on call enough times to pay for the funeral and besides those men were complete strangers. You know what I mean?”
“Yes. But please, darling. I’ll never bother you again. I’ll go east right after. Be kind.”
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“Why . . .?”
“I just can’t. I’m sorry, darling. I’m not a tease, but I can’t like that.”
“I love you.”
“No, sweetheart, I can’t.”
They danced until the number finished without saying anything else. He was grateful to her for having behaved so well, for not having made him feel too ridiculous.