"So, you and Jane will be staying here tonight? I don't have any social commitments this evening, so we both could keep Old Sir company and have a couple of drinks," said James Black, who had practically been raised by Bill Gingery and was thus considered almost like a son by his uncle-in-law.
"No need, I'll take her home after lunch," replied James, shaking his head in refusal. He then added, "Uncle-in-law, you often have to socialize, so it would be nice to have some free time at home to drink tea with grandfather. It's better for your health than drinking wine."
James's face was expressionless as he spoke these words, but he sounded dead serious. Bill Gingery glanced at Old Sir, nodding repeatedly next to him, and secretly mumbled to himself that James was truly raised well by the old man.
