1879

The thick scent of tobacco and brandy

since her sister's courtship with J.T. McFadden




"Maggie!"

for whatever reason, her sister was besotted with the second McFadden brother.


Stephen, this is Elizabeth's sister Marge. Marge this is my brother Stephen


"Call me Maggie, please."


Stephen raised a brow, a smirk pulling at his lips. "Not a fan of my brother than?"

"Certainly not," "Tell me has your brother always been such a pompous ass?"


"Not all. refreshing even."


Maggie rolled her eyes, "Oh, because J.T. has such a winning personality."

"Seamus is shy, J.T. is