“But it’s really interesting, you know?” she told them smiling widely. “If we got along just fine, with no quarrels, I’d die of boredom. I’m sure I’d die,” she insisted. “Quarrels bring something fresh in our lives. That’s my opinion, at least. And, because of them, we won’t get sick of each other soon. Today I’ll play my role of an upset and wounded woman and tomorrow, he’ll try his best to make me happy. Isn’t he nice?” she said, smiling sweetly at them. Maybe too sweetly.
James was down for the count and watched her with wide eyes. McNamara needed to go outside and laugh. Although he hadn’t asked her about Patsy, he thought he had enough time to do that later. It was more important not to burst into laughter in front of her.
He stood up and said, “Then we’re leaving, ma’am, and we’ll
