Cissie looked up at Bart, marveling yet again that he was now taller than her. It was something she had noticed in dance class, to be sure, but she was always more concerned with remembering the steps and trying not to stare too hard. Only when they were just doing ordinary things did the whole tallness thing sink in.

"Parties are okay and all, but this is so much better! We can have our picnic and no one around to make comments or anything. I like this."