The Word Cloud

We have lovingly recreated a beautifully decorated ballroom in the style of Pride and Prejudice (no expense spared), where you may glide with suitors or eligible ladies. Learn your fan communication techniques, or hone your romantic seducing skills in the language of the age.

I would love to be invited to dance, but I'm rather shy. I shall sit over there by the window and watch the beautiful young ladies move gracefully across the floor, accompanied by their handsome partners.

Let's you and I dance until the men show up. Can you do a minuet?

Sure I can, give me your hands. Maybe take off your lace gloves though. I think it's Strauss playing.

[Strides into ballroom and without hesitation, straight up to the ravishing Aiyla. Bows.]

My dear Aiyla, you look more spectacular than ever this evening. You have executed a magnificent decoration of this fine Ballroom. I would be honoured if you would accompany me in a first dance?

Your words flatter me...I am a little nervous but I would be delighted to dance with you.

* Aiyla stands and the crimson satin dress sweeps across the floor as she walks towards the dashing Steve*

We shall have this moment to enjoy our efforts in creating this establishment together. I ask you as esteemed joint patron to join me for this one indulgence, and then we shall throw open the floor to our charming guests...

Naturally, one unique dance.

I think Geoff wanted to waltz so I'll just note his name on my blackberry ( no, I mean this dainty little book dangling from my wrist)

Thank you, my dearest Aiyla. That was a magnificent dance and it lasted five days straight. I say, your dainty little book is making ringing noises...

My dear Aiyla,, Throw away your blackberry list and let me take your hand for a dance of a lifetime under the stars.

That's very kind geoff. I'd love that.

Once again Aiyla was swirled around the ballroom to the sound of Strauss and out through the opening window onto the balcony overlooking the sea. That was wonderful Geoff, you are a very good dancer, thank you so much.

*Beeping starts again and Aiyla takes a sneeky look*

Goodness me, I forgot to take that quiche out the oven. I really must be off now. See you around.

*Sigh* these modern girls... it isn't like the old days.

I think I'll have a quick wizz around here on my rollers whilst no one is looking.

I wait on the balcony overlooking the sea. In the hope that my beautiful Aiyla will return to dance again under the stars.