Since childhood, Kate Stanforth has danced whenever and wherever she could. The only difference now is her wheelchair.

The 'lavement' referred is a euphemism for the clyster. The legend considers it socially correct that a lady should be administered an enema before she ventures out for an evening's entertainment.

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