Childhood Chapter XXI - Before the Mazurka

from The Tolstoy Library · host Leo Tolstoy

In which a young boy confronts the delicate predicament of lacking gloves for a formal dance, only to find solace and camaraderie through the kindly laughter of a companion, easing his usual shyness. Amidst the graceful figures of the quadrille and the quiet anxieties of youthful interaction, he gains a newfound confidence as he boldly steps forward to secure a partner, feeling momentarily invincible.

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