Chapter Thirty-five
“Father is still in Fitchburg. He’s been visiting with Johnny since the funeral. I’m sure he’ll be glad to see you home. There’s a lot going on around here to show you.” They walked into the darkened saloon, their footsteps echoing in the great room. Just a few tables remained. Hammering could be heard overhead. “Johnny is converting the Red Rose into a hotel. He should be done within a week. Most of the ladies have headed on to greener pastures. Mary is opening a dress shop in town next to the barbershop. Joan is due a baby soon, but she wants to stay to run the front desk.”
Jeremy held up a hand. “Joan is having a baby?”
“Yes. You don’t really think you need to be married to get pregnant?”
“Well, I don’t know about girl parts. It sounds silly when you say it now.”
