Chapter Ten
Miles made a grunt of recognition. “Edward. Yes, I’ve played Scrabble with him before.”
Boone laughed. “Is that what y’all are doing for entertainment around Bradley? I’ll have to introduce you to some better hangouts. Joe’s Bar has a dollar menu on Thursday nights.”
Miles’s face reflected great concern that Boone might somehow induce him to go to a bar for dollar items.
Myrtle said briskly, “Back to Edward Hammond. I’m confused as to what role he plays in your family. Is he a cousin?”
Boone raised his eyebrows. “He’s Nell’s beau.”
Myrtle and Miles exchanged a look again.
Miles said carefully, “Nell Prentiss?”
Boone said, “Yep! My aunt.”
Myrtle frowned. “But your aunt has never married. And I’ve not heard of her being in a relationship. Besides, Edward has been marri
