EMMA

First of all, the ball was wonderful all the way around.

Second of all, she'd enjoyed remembering each one of the dances that night.

Third of all, as thrilling as waltzing was she had to agree with Mrs. Weston that it was quite the newfangled idea and of course it would send her head spinning.

Finally, surely Mr. Knightley didn't even remember.

GEORGE

First of all, waltzing was dizzying.

Second of all, this was Emma he was thinking about.

Third of all, he acknowledge that it may have been a mistake.

Finally, it wasn't like he ... right? certainly it wasn't ... but then he'd have to be daft and dishonest not the acknowledge that he ...