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An American Tragedy Volume 1 Book 1 Chapter XI
In which young Clyde Griffiths, newly drawn into a world of bold gaiety and social freedoms quite unlike the austere upbringing of his home, finds himself both fascinated and bewildered by the lively company of the Ratterer siblings and their friends, where dancing, flirtation, and careless indulgences shape the evenings. Amidst this spirited milieu, Clyde’s hesitant attempts at connection and affection are tempered by his inexperience and by the complex, teasing nature of the companionship he seeks, revealing both his yearning and the uneasy path of his awakening.
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