cowtillun

Updated: May 8, 2025

His eyes sparkled with pride and his rich, sonorous voice rang over the crowd like the deep notes of a flute: "Choose yo' pardners fur de fust cowtillun!" Again the quick rustle of silk and tulle, the low hum of excited, young voices and the couples are in place. A boy cries to the leader: "We're all ready, Sam." The young caller of the set knew his business better.

Thomas Dixon - The Man in Gray