The Pepper In The Gumbo: A Cane River Romance - Plot & Excerpts
Man has turned his back on silence. Day after day he creates machines that increase noise and distract humanity from the essence of life, contemplation, meditation. ― Jean Arp Parishioners streamed out of the double doors and after greeting Father Carl, a few headed to the hall for doughnuts and strong coffee. As much as Alice didn’t want to face Paul, watching him walk away had filled her with panic. She stood off to the side of the cathedral, arms wrapped around her middle, Mrs. Olivier waiting quietly next to her. The silence between them felt like an accusation. Alice searched through the crowd, hoping someone would come over and rescue her, but there were only a few waves and one fly-by kiss from old Mrs. Gerbier, her second-grade teacher. As the crowd thinned, Alice waited for Mrs. Olivier to say something. Shame mixed with frustration, and she repressed a sigh. Of course Paul’s mother was curious and wanted to get to know her.
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