A single "Chubby Brother" could make Chubby happy for a long time.
Others were eager to introduce themselves.
There were too many people, and Grace Winter couldn't remember them all.
Hayes Edwards urged from the side, "Okay, aren't you going to play?"
Only then did the boys stop insisting on Grace Winter remembering their names.
When playing games, everyone took care of Grace Winter, except Hayes Edwards, who never intentionally let her win.
But even so, Grace Winter had a great time playing.
On the way home, Grace Winter asked Hayes Edwards when the next time would be.
Hayes Edwards unemotionally said, "We're not inviting you next time."
Grace Winter laughed and didn't take it seriously, so she wasn't upset.
Sometimes even Hayes Edwards couldn't figure out if his childhood friend was clever or just silly.
By second grade, Hayes Edwards had already become a headache for teachers.
He truly was smart, but also genuinely mischievous.
