“Yes!” Nora and Samuel responded in unison, their voices firm.

Mrs. Goodwick froze, her smile faltering for a moment before she recovered with an awkward laugh. “You two are uncle and niece, having grown up together. But now that you’re adults, you should each have your own space. What if Mr. Cooper brings a girlfriend home? That wouldn’t be very convenient, would it?”

She certainly knew how to meddle in other people’s affairs.

“I ...