Chapter 9: Indiscretions
McGauran has never seen the inside of prison cell, but if he gets caught trespassing on the Latendresse’s property, he’ll be spending the night at the Hotel Payette, the city jail. Another Irishman picked up. Another fine to pay.
He walks with his back against the lower part of the house and soon reaches the side door. What should be the servant’s quarters. Now, if his luck holds out, Maggie or Bernard will open the door. If not, he’ll make a dash for Drolet Street and disappear.
Suddenly, he realizes how reckless this is. What right does he have to be so bold? Honoré is from a wealthy and respected family. His surname alone means something in the city. How can he, a man of no means, show up at the Latendresse home uninvited again?
Coming to his senses, McGaura
