"A prominent role," Billy assures him. How can he not when he knows this is allowed?

"They are. Who is the better judge of aesthetics here, Harrington? The self conscious teacher who has clearly been failed by the women in his life, or the artist?"

The answer is clear. And with that said he gets to his feet.

"I should mingle. Because if I let myself look at your hair and smile and glasses and blush any longer, I'm going to say things that can get me run out of town."