It is a polka step, only very quick, and you take every other turn by yourself; so you have to take your partner up and let him go as quick as possible.

You don't know how charming it is, and it will be all the rage.

We are to have the music out in the street, just as they have in Spain.' 'It would be much too difficult for me,' said Gertrude.
'It is difficult,' said the enthusiastic Clem; 'but Victoire gives us lessons in it everyday from twelve to two--doesn't he, Ugolina ?' 'I'm afraid I shouldn't have time to go to school,' said Gertrude.
'Oh, it doesn't take much time--six or seven or eight lessons will do it pretty well.

I have almost learnt it already, and Ugolina is coming on very fast.

Lactimel is not quite so perfect.
She has learnt the step, but she cannot bring herself to let Victoire go quick enough.