Cedric read the card and nodded. So many friends of Kate's on his dance card! Cedric didn't wish to be rude and not dance with any of them, but Kate's invite to go to the parlour with her was quite inviting. The servant that had been eyeing him through the evening had given him the dance card and some water. Cedric leanded torard Kate and said,<br/><br/>"It will be a joy to hear you play the piano my dear. And I wish to meet them all, and will dance with them all, and will be honoured to know all of your friends. But when all is done, I will take you in arm and we will dance slow. This is the Officers Ball, and I will enjoy each and every moment m'lady. I look forth to this wassal!"<br/><br/>Cedric stood and offered his hand to Kate.<br/><br/>"I will stay here and not cling to you dear Lady Kate, but when you start playing, I will be there!"<br/><br/>Cedric looked up and saw a woman in a gentle light yellow silk dress that draped lazily over her tall frame approach. Cedric asked Kate,<br/><br/>"Who may this be? She looks like she wishes to dance."<br/><br/>Cedric stood tall and bowed as the woman got closer.