The vice president and Tipper Gore showed up. The women were back on top of their rickety chairs, screaming. A cheer rose up when Tipper took off her coat and revealed her gown. Then, suddenly, the vice president paused. Clear a space around.
Medical help is on the way.
It was that kind of ball. The vice president and Tipper Gore danced a short dance and began to leave. He waded into the crowd, shaking hands and giving high-fives to people. And, as if permission were granted, people started dancing. The music at the Arkansas Ball was simply bumping.