An Improper Derailment Chapter Sixteen

Overwhelmed by everything, Mary decides the most reasonable course of action is to pass out…   Catch up with Chapter 15… Start the series from the beginning… Reality came back with a slamming jolt as they landed. There was an initial impact accompanied by a loud...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Fifteen

Where Mary doesn’t expect to disembark the train in quite that fashion… Catch up with Chapter 14… Start the series from the beginning… The train car continued to rock, each new motion now with an accompanying rumble and crash. Mary struggled into her coat as Marshall...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Fourteen

Where Mary discovers just how bad the situation really is… Catch up with Chapter 13… Start the series from the beginning… With a delighted giggle Mary spread out her cards. Ace, King, Queen, and a pair of nines, all hearts. Marshall nodded, that irresistible half-grin...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Thirteen

Where Mary learns when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em… Catch up with Chapter 12… Start the series from the beginning… The bed rocked something fierce. Mary pushed up to see whatever was happening. Chicago didn’t have earthquakes. Or did it? “Whoa now little lady,...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Twelve

Where Mary forgoes decorum in her relief… Catch up with Chapter 11… Start the series from the beginning… With a cry Mary dropped the hat she clutched tight to her bosom. She flung herself at the man who lounged so carelessly on the couch the conductor had indicated as...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Eleven

Where Mary has to face she may be alone for the first time in her life… catch up with chapter 10… or start from the beginning Steam filled Mary’s view. Marshall Hunt was gone. She didn’t remember crying out, she barely remembered clutching at the thing that hurled...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Ten

Where Marshall touches Mary in a manner that she considers inappropriate…   Catch up with Chapter 9 start from the beginning Mary ignored Mr. Hunt as he loomed over her. She was writing to Janey, he would have to wait. “Are you done?’’ His voice was a menacing...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Nine

Where Mary writes to Janey…   Catch up with Chapter 8… or start from the beginning… My Dearest Janey, What was Grandfather thinking? Sending the brute to escort me back to San Francisco? My honor and reputation would have been better served had he demanded I...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Eight

Where Mary lands in Marshall’s lap…   Catch up with Chapter 7 or start from the beginning Mary’s glorious trip from San Francisco had been an adventure of wonder. Grandfather had escorted her out himself, and he had spared no expense, renting a private Pullman...

An Improper Derailment Chapter Seven

Where the traveling arrangements are not to Mary’s liking…   Catch up with Chapter 6! or start from the beginning here Steam billowed up from the engine. Light filtered into the loading platform, obscuring everything from sight. The heavy loader beasts grunted,...