Chapter 20:
Helena’s search of the house proved futile. Dearborn was called away shortly after she entered the house, leaving her a perfect chance to snoop around.
Much to her disappointment, she found nothing interesting. Departing the house by the back door, she strolled around the building, with the two ladies close behind. She spotted Krushna sitting in the back seat of Bessie with a local sheriff resting his foot on the running board. She heard a snippet of the conversation as she approached.
“…I’ll ask again, what are you doing sitting in this fine contraption, dressed like that?” he asked.
“Dressed like what, sir?” Helena asked once she drew close enough.
“I wanted to know what this n***o—”
“That is enough. You are dismissed. This is my carriage, and she is my friend. If you h
