Chapter 38
How did my life become such a disaster? George harnessed the spirited team of bays to Lewis St. Claire’s carriage.
Shortly after the funeral, Father Ed had come to him and informed him he’d found Mama’s father, who was eager to have the children in his care.
“But I’m going to take care of them. I promised Mama.”
“I’m sorry, George. You’re a young man, not yet out of your teens. There’s no possibility of you obtaining guardianship of two girls and a small boy. The judge wouldn’t permit it.”
Working for St. Claire was the only way George could stay in contact with his sisters and his little brother, something he was sure Father Ed had no idea about.
“I know you want to be close to your family, so I’m offering you this job. And also because I know what a good coachman you are
