Frank told himself that Glitch had meant well, and that Miss Elliot certainly meant well too. But he was still very nervous as he put a hand on her back as she had indicated. She was such a pretty young woman, and he hadn't been this close to anyone since... a long time.
But it was only a dance, and dancing with anyone was supposed to be all right, wasn't it? He smiled back at Miss Elliot as best he could. Frank wasn't all that used to smiling.