Chapter Eleven
The waitress came right up to join them. Myrtle said, “A pimento cheese dog and an iced tea, please.”
Miles ordered the chicken salad plate.
Myrtle smiled at Liam. “You are so kind to let us sit here. I’m sure you have other, very important business matters to attend to. Notes to look through. Phone calls to make.” Myrtle made a vague gesture with her hands meant to encompass the daily tasks of the entire law profession.
Liam said in a light tone, “Oh, nothing that can’t be put off for a little while. Especially for the town matriarch.”
Myrtle wasn’t altogether sure she liked that particular designation, but she gave a pleased cluck just the same. Miles gave a snorting chuckle and Myrtle gave him a kick under the table.
Myrtle twinkled her eyes at Liam and said, “You k
