She drew a long fortifying breath. "I am an exotic dancer." Again, a confused frown shadowed Millie's face. "To make it as plain as I can, an exotic dancer dances to music, much like a ballerina, except instead of pirouettes, I take off my clothes." Millie blinked. "I dance a strip tease." The older woman gasped, and her eyes widened in shock. Was that censure? Haven held her breath.

Seconds ticked by as she waited for the other woman to speak, but Millie finally met ...