Macon leaned one crutch against the wall,and bent stiffly to push Edward's rump with a finger. Edward sat. Macon clucked. Then he straightened and backed away,holding out his hand, but instead of staying, Edward got up and followed him.
'Sss,' Muriel said, between her teeth. Edward sat down at once. 'He doesn't take you seriously,' she said.
'Well,I know that,' Macon said crossly.