Attending Balls Prints

A coxswain attempting to dance

Sloaney Pony.

'Yes! The momentum's going to shift now. Our home fan is starting to make some noise!'

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

"Always carry a ball with you! If you are chased by a dog, stop, show the ball and throw it. Believe me, he won't be able to resist chasing it instead of you..."

'Personally I think one great improvement to these tea dances would be some tables.'

Tennis ball girl.

"I hope you don't call that a party face."

'Excuse me, it's 1-2-3, 1-2-3, not bum-tit-tit, bum-tit-tit!'

"You're doing fine - don't watch your feet."

Girl's hair comes unfastened as a dance is about to begin

Woman dancing with a hot water bottle.

"How much longer, roughly, will you be introducing me as a 'disgruntled Republican'?"

"Do excuse me, I've got a nuttiness allergy."

Zoo Society Costume Party. Lot's of people had the same idea --- We're surrounded by fake gnus.

I am your BIGGEST fan!

'He hasn't missed a turnout in ten years!'

'Look, O'Brien, you can't just waltz in here like that and demand a raise.'

'I don't like her line of gossip - it's never about anyone I know.'

A Masked Ball

"I hope this thing doesn't spiral out of control."

'Here. Don't forget to put on your 'party face'.'

'How about this for the masked ball?'

"Oh, my, I can tell—everybody in there has read Barbara Tuchman."

"They call me the king of railroad salvage - 'they' being my wife, actually."

"This time I'm really, really going to throw it."

"You've got to blurb me to her."

The Dancing Academy

A woman in a purple gown playing the piano

"Edwin says Cole Porter is overrated."

"He's my escort, and he's a teddy bear."

Another great new year's eve! We're not doing anything, Ames. That's what's so good about it. The Dixons asked us over for a Quaker new year. They pop the bottles at 9 p.m. I guess

When dogs appear to be deep in thought.

"December 29, 1991: Janet sacrifices months of self esteem therapy for the perfect New Year's Eve dress." "It's called an 'Everest' gown because it would be a monumental task to squeeze that mountain you call an ass into it."

Masked Ball