At a university May Ball, Stephen and Jane share a series of intimate conversations about science, poetry, and the nature of time. Despite Stephen's initial reluctance to dance, their intellectual connection and mutual fascination lead to a romantic breakthrough on a moonlit bridge.
JANE: Should we dance, do you think?
STEPHEN: Oh, no, no. Happy to observe the phenomenon--but I can't possibly imagine participating.
JANE: I absolutely agree. I mean, who would want to dance?
STEPHEN: No, I'm quite serious. I don't dance.
STEPHEN: Do you see how the men's cuffs and shirt-fronts, how they glow more than the dresses?
JANE: Yes...
STEPHEN: Do you know why?
JANE: Why?
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