"Will you take me . . . to the ball?"

Like Barbara Manatee, I find myself wishing I could go to the 1940s Ball on Friday night, but I have neither tickets nor the money to buy any. However, I do get to sing for a lovely First Friday/Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass at my parish, so all is not lost for that evening. I could go home and pray the Rosary. There will be plenty of time for dancing next year, I hope!