Chapter 12: Breaking Tradition
“Is everything all right?” Honoré tries to decipher the look on McGauran’s face. It’s Sunday afternoon, and they’re seated in the best section of Restaurant Ethier, right near the window. Famous for its French cuisine, the restaurant has an expensive menu and exquisite choice of wines. He thought McGauran would enjoy the extravagance, but perhaps he was wrong.
“No, everything is good. Just great. Thank you so much.” With a tense face, McGauran looks around at the luxurious dining room bustling with activity. “I’ll repay you next week.”
There’s no way he’d ever accept McGauran’s hard-earned money. In fact, he wishes he could convince him to quit the docks and allow him take care of him and his mother for the summer, at least. He’s offered to pay McGauran’s
