Chapter 10 Summary

Lucius wakes on the morning of the race, knowing the future of Boon, Ned, and himself ride on the outcome of that race. Boon again shows awe at the revelation to Lucius of Corrie's real name, and tells him to bathe, since she worked tirelessly to provide him with clean clothing. Following a bath, the two men return to the dining room to find it full of men seeking information about the race, as Ned had foretold. Lucius sits down to eat with Boon, Miss Reba, and two men who are discussing the horse with Boon. As Lucius eats, Minnie, dressed in a maid uniform, brings him milk, and Lucius knows Reba has loaned her services to the hotel. Boon explains that Corrie has gone to find Otis, but Lucius knows where she is, and leaves the table to locate the young woman...