"I wasn't angry at all, Jack. Just cranky. But I'm glad you came up just the same and thanks for the candy."
She reentered the room followed by McCoy. McCoy stopped with surprise as he caught sight of Gregory. Nodding casually, he went over to greet Miss Lang.
Aunt Mary welcomed McCoy warmly. Then she addressed her niece.
"Bring us the board, Josephine. Kenneth can watch and I'll explain the game as we go along."
McCoy sank into a chair and passed a hand wearily over his eyes.
"I have a headache," he shouted. "Don't think I'd better play to-night."
"You've been working too hard," Aunt Mary retorted. "Nothing like a good game of checkers for relaxation."
Dickie was already on her way for the board. As she passed Gregory he saw that her eyes were sparkling.
"That's right, Jack," she called back. "Leave it to Aunt Mary to prescribe for your headache. She knows."