Chapter 20

Summary

• Struan and May-May are discussing the loud construction noise in their new home and May-May's belief that the house is being affected by malevolent spirits.
• May-May explains the concept of Feng-shui, the alignment of the house with the natural world, and how a house with bad Feng-shui can attract evil spirits.
• Struan agrees to consult with Feng-shui experts and address the noise issue, and May-May apologizes for getting jealous of Struan's interaction with Shevaun.
• Struan and Robb are discussing the arrival of the mail ship and the presence of Maureen Quance, whose husband is currently hiding in a brothel.
• Struan instructs Robb to find Aristteles Quance and keep him isolated until the evening dance, and to invite Maureen Quance and her family to stay on a smaller ship until the next day.
• Struan also mentions a boxing match and the potential for conflict between two groups of Chinese. He plans to handle the boxing match and try to make peace between the groups.