"That is kind of you to say. Surely there must have been something good about the ball to make your time going there worth it. Did you dance with your husband?" Selene asked.
"I did for a song or two. It is a bit awkward since most of the time others would stay off to the side to gossip about what they saw. I know a few couples found themselves in trouble for having too much to drink and going into the arms of the wrong partners. I would say if you want to protect your marriage, stay out of the palace," said Francesca.
"It sounds like you would only need to stay away from drinks and stay close to the one you came with," Selene said, thinking it to be easy to not make such mistakes.
