The answer lies both within the nature of the work and in the course taken by Miss Graham's career after 1938.

Miss Graham asserted her innocence a few moments before she was put to death.

Miss Graham liked to emphasize that her work and private life were separate.

Miss Graham is too astute to leave things at that.

This also makes Miss Graham realize their age difference again.

"I try to go into every class and see the young ones who are coming up," Miss Graham said.

And then Miss Graham came close to finding that difficult last moment.

Miss Graham never talked to her dancers about the future.

Miss Graham asked the sculptor for permission to use them again.

Miss Graham has employed many styles in her long career.