there are introductions and bows and curtsies and dimples and giggles , blushes , and female eyes peeking out over the tops of fans and males strutting about , and oh , but there will be a lot of posing and posturing this day , depend on it , and all , all under the very watchful eye of mistress , for woe be to any boy who would venture to as much as touch any of the ladies , and even more woe to any lady who would allow such a thing to happen .