Leo Joyce saw the two people in the hall—one standing, one sitting, both silent—and his eyes flickered.
He then smiled and said, "May, what are you doing just standing there? Were you being willful and made Claire angry?"
May Joyce stammered and stuttered, finally managing a "yes."
Leo Joyce shook his head dotingly, then said in a warm, friendly tone, "Claire, May has been spoiled rotten by me. If she did anything out of line, please be patient with her!"
Claire Chapman glanced at May Joyce.
His eyes held no emotion, as indifferent as if he were looking at a complete stranger. The look instantly made May Joyce feel as if she had been plunged into an ice cellar.
