Mike Vaughan

Mike Vaughan is the husband of the title character of the story "The Girl Who Took Lessons." His wife, Karen, had a hobby of taking classes. Mike's own hobbies tended towards more sedentary habits, such as reading or tropical fish. On occasion, he would participate in a class with Karen, which is how he learned to waltz.

When Karen returned from an extended business trip to Chicago, it became clear that she had been having an affair while there and she and Mike got a divorce.