Hero At Large (2010)
“Finally, solemnly, he moved the antique ivory carving. “Check. Checkmate,” he concluded.
Chris pressed her lips together in irritation. For the last two nights he’d beaten her consistently at chess, cribbage, Scrabble, two-handed pinochle, hangman, and Monopoly. Monopoly was the worst. He’d immediately landed on Boardwalk and Park Place, built hotels on all his property, and bankrupted her with such enthusiasm that it sent chills down her spine at the thought of him turned loose on corporate Am...erica. At least he wasn’t patronizing, she concluded morosely, trying to find something positive in her latest defeat.
Ken moved the chess board from the couch to the coffee table. He glanced at his watch. “It’s ten-thirty. You must be tired.”
“A little, but it’s Friday and I can sleep later tomorrow.”
“Do you teach on Saturday?”
“I have a few lessons during the public skating session. And then there are freestyle sessions from four to seven.”
“About this freestyle…”MoreLess
Chris pressed her lips together in irritation. For the last two nights he’d beaten her consistently at chess, cribbage, Scrabble, two-handed pinochle, hangman, and Monopoly. Monopoly was the worst. He’d immediately landed on Boardwalk and Park Place, built hotels on all his property, and bankrupted her with such enthusiasm that it sent chills down her spine at the thought of him turned loose on corporate Am...erica. At least he wasn’t patronizing, she concluded morosely, trying to find something positive in her latest defeat.
Ken moved the chess board from the couch to the coffee table. He glanced at his watch. “It’s ten-thirty. You must be tired.”
“A little, but it’s Friday and I can sleep later tomorrow.”
“Do you teach on Saturday?”
“I have a few lessons during the public skating session. And then there are freestyle sessions from four to seven.”
“About this freestyle…”MoreLess
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