'Yes, he is,' agreed Gaz. He stopped laughing as an idea began
to form in his mind.
Just then Gerald looked up and saw the four faces looking
down at him. He stopped and stared in horror, then said
something to his partner. A few minutes later, the classroom door
opened and Gerald stood there angrily.
'All right, you've had your entertainment. You can go home
now,' he said.
Gerald hadn't expected to see anyone from the Job Club at his
dancing class. It was one of the few places he felt safe, where he
could forget his problems for a time.
'But you're a very good dancer, Gerald,' said Gaz.
Just then, Gerald's partner appeared behind him. Her hair was
piled high on her head and she was wearing a lot of make-up and
gold jewellery. This was Linda, Gerald's wife.
'Come on, Gerald, we'll miss the next dance,' she said, then
stopped in surprise when she saw Gaz and the others.
Gerald was trying hard to think of something to say. He didn't
want Linda to meet anyone from the Job Club. He had to get her
out of there as quickly as possible. So he said the first thing that
came into his head.
'Sorry, love,' he said. 'These are friends of mine . . . from . . .
from — er — work.'
Linda stared in astonishment. These were not the kind of
people she thought her husband worked with.
'Oh,' she said, then added politely, 'Are you going to join our
class?'
' W e l l . . . ' Gaz was beginning, as Gerald laughed nervously and
pushed Linda towards the door.
'We'd better get back now, love,' he said.
'That's right, Gerald,' said Gaz. 'You go back to your dancing
class. We'll see you later.' He stopped and added with a look full
of meaning,'At work.'
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