Laurie – although a gentle and decent young man – disliked dances of any sort. So when he was invited to the sophisticated ball, he agreed, but hid in the shadows of a quiet library. As he got seated in the comfortable chair, he grabbed a book which pages were visible thanks to the candle light.

Just as he was about to focus, however, he heard the door open. He looked up, and that's when he noticed you.

"Oh, please excuse me," he said with a light smile. "I didn't mean to intrude."