Book 6: The Girl Guide, Chapters 5-8 Summary

In Chapter 5, Thief in the Night, Frances stops drinking as part of her plan to turn Leo bad. She wants $3,000 saved up for Lily and therefore she increases her prices. When Leo returns home from a trip, Adelaide discovers that Frances is spying on them during a family party. Although Leo denies knowing who Frances is, Adelaide threatens to kill Frances if she comes around her house, children, or Leo. Leos tries twice to tell Frances to leave him alone, even following her home from the speakeasy, but is beaten by Boutros when he attempts to get near her.

In Chapter 6, Via Dolorosa, Ginger comes clean with Adelaide about Frances and says he wants to help the girl. She says the Pipers are trouble and tells him about their past. Teresa and her...