He chucked Jager under the chin, as if he were an indulgent uncle.

Only when he and Drew had fought their duel had Houston Boswick shown the real interest of a proud father and an indulgent uncle.

But he turned into an indulgent uncle when Mr. Bush took office.

Now he felt even more like an indulgent uncle arranging a holiday treat.

Her sister Krísta treated him as an indulgent uncle, which seemed to suit all three.

He roared with laughter, shaking his head for all the world as if Caterina were some naughty imp and he an indulgent uncle.

He felt altogether like an indulgent uncle arranging a holiday treat by the time he was finished.

The stern headmaster had become an indulgent uncle.

Uses too much precious gas, but..." He smiled the smile of an indulgent uncle.

Aglie smiled with the air of an indulgent uncle; he had her take a seat, then accompanied us to the door.