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Chapter Four: Lessons on How to Act like a Gentleman
The next day, when Jack came to visit Will, Elizabeth said, "Jack, I think you need lessons on how to act like a gentleman in polite society."
"Do I have to?" asked Jack.
"Yes," said Elizabeth.
"Will?" asked Jack.
"Yes, you do," agreed Will.
Jack sighed. "When do we start?" he asked.
"Right now is good," said Elizabeth, "what do you think? Dancing first?"
"Sounds good to me," said Will.
"Will, harpsichord," directed Elizabeth, "Jack, we are going to start off with a waltz."
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Ten minutes later, Elizabeth was playing a minuet on the harpsichord, while Will was teaching Jack to dance.
"I don't wanna lead. Will, you be the man," complained Jack.
"No, Jack, you have to be the man at the ball, so you're going to be the man here," answered Elizabeth, not stopping her playing.
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A few minutes later, Elizabeth said, "No, Jack, you step on your LEFT foot, and swing your RIGHT foot forward, then you step on your right, and swing your left."
"This is too hard," said Jack, "I'll never remember it all!"
"Allright, I think that's enough dancing for today. Let's move on to introductions, shall we?" asked Elizabeth, standing in between Will and Jack.
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"Now, pretend you just met me," instructed Elizabeth, "Will, you go first."
"Pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Miss Swann," said Will, taking off an imaginary hat, and bowing, "I am William Turner."
Elizabeth curtsied, and said, "Who is your friend, Mr. Turner?"
Jack said, "Viggo Sin Claire, luv."
"You can't do it like that! Do it like Will," said Elizabeth.
"Oh," said Jack.
Elizabeth sighed, "Allright, let's start again."
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Fifteen minutes later, Elizabeth said, "Let's just have Will introduce you, Jack, allright?"
"Fine," agreed Jack.
"Let's try it that way. Will, you will introduce yourself, and Jack."
"I am Miss Elizabeth Swann," said Elizabeth, with a curtsey.
"Pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Miss Swann," Will replied, taking off his invisible hat with a sweeping gesture, "I am William Turner, and this is Mr. Viggo Sin Claire."
Jack kissed Elizabeth's hand, feeling like he had to do something.
"That was a lot better," she said, wiping her hand on her dress, "let's keep it that way. Jack, will you be here every afternoon, same time, until we need to leave for the ball?"
"If I must," Jack said, resignedly.
"Great! We'll make a proper gentleman of you, yet, Captain Sparrow," said Elizabeth, delightedly.