Ruby Mercer looked at Dinah Quinn's distressed face, "Don't take it to heart. Since the beginning wasn't great, let's try to make every day count!"
Dinah Quinn smiled, "Men mostly prefer the new over the old!"
"Besides, he's excellent!"
Hence, she speculated:
The outstanding women around him must be endless!
His distaste for her and dumping her must be just a matter of time!
Ruby Mercer originally wanted to offer some comfort or say something good about Julian Shepley, but on second thought, she realized that anything said now would seem insincere.
Indeed, who can predict the future!
Afterward, the five of them returned to the pool table, with Christopher Moore not holding a cue.
Harlon and two others against Julian Shepley alone!
Harlon, August, and Alex were practically eliminated in seconds!
Harlon opened, played a round, and didn't pocket a single ball.
August managed to pocket one in despair; Alex did better, pocketing two!
