New Gods of North America

After talking about some topics, Alex Brooke didn't mind Wayne stopping by to take a look at the production line in their other factory.

“The pressure resistance requirement for shotguns is not too high. We usually forge steel bars into tubes to make them, and then forge another layer in the opposite direction to form a safer double-layer structure.

"The processing of seamless pipes is more complicated. It is necessary to drill a hole in the middle of the material and then gradually process the rifling. We will use heat-resistant material with spiral protrusions as the lining, heat it and forge the outside, and then remove and grind it after the initial forming.

“All this is thanks to the development of the steam engine and the popularization of material technology, which allows machines to provide greater force and longer forging time.”

Wayne has also found some brand new gun barrels.

If the quality is up to standard, then it will be more reliable and durable than replacing second-hand firearms from the spoils of war - it will also be more cost-effective to sell those captured whole firearms directly rather than keep them for your own use.

So the topic gradually returned to the Brooke family.

Wayne thought about it and chose the "gossip" starter:

"I heard that Mr. Alex seems to be pursuing Miss Russell recently?"

Alex hesitated for a moment:

"Miss Russell is a well-educated lady, and of course she is very attractive. But Mrs. Russell doesn't seem to be happy to see me approaching Miss Russell. Besides, since there are many orders from the Old Continent recently, our factory's business has the opportunity to continue to expand. I am not in a hurry to consider marriage for the time being."

"I see."

Wayne just casually started the conversation, trying to steer the topic from work to daily life:

"We have female partners in our detective agency. We just happened to have an appointment with Miss Mary and Miss Russell to have a party today. I heard that they are having afternoon tea at the Fisk family's manor. I thought Mr. Alex would be interested in this."

"Ian Fisk?" Alex frowned slightly.

Wayne shook his head. "It was Miss Olivia's invitation. Ian Fisk should have left Virginia by now."

Alex breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Wayne again:

"Mr. Wayne, you seem to be at an age where you should consider marriage now?"

Wayne waved his hand and said, "I'm going to report to the 'College' next week to start my studies. I won't think about these things for now."

Alex seemed to be initially relieved:

"In fact, Mary recently wants me to pursue Miss Olivia, thinking that the Fisk family is more beneficial to the development of our family's business, and Miss Olivia is indeed dazzling. But I still think Miss Russell has a gentle personality and is an ideal partner candidate."

Wayne imagined himself chatting with little Taylor:

"Even from the perspective of property, the Fisk family has several children in this generation. Miss Olivia's share of the property may not be too high. Miss Russell seems to be Mr. Russell's only daughter? Then she may be the only heir to the Russell family's property in the future."

According to the current trend in America, the most popular lady in the social scene should be the widow who inherited all the inheritance of the rich. She has money but often does not have many connections, so she needs the support of a "head of the family". The second most popular lady is the only daughter of a wealthy family, for similar reasons.

Usually, what really drives men of all classes crazy are situations like this.

As for the so-called "romance" and "love", in the eyes of the upper class at that time, they all needed to be based on the result of "marriage", and were almost completely isolated from the "fleeting romance" in the general sense.

Although there are occasional crazy pursuits of charming ladies such as theater dancers, the results alone are basically unrelated to "marriage".

——Pursuit is one thing, but only when it eventually leads to marriage that involves property distribution can it be called "love", otherwise it is just common "gossip".

Even if both parties give up their property for "love", the premise for it to be praised is that at least one party has had the opportunity to obtain huge wealth.

Ordinary people may of course have their own love, but it is usually difficult for it to become a household "story".

Alex seemed to agree with Wayne's statement, "I think so too. No matter from which aspect, Miss Russell is a more suitable partner."

"come on."

Wayne patted Alex on the shoulder and encouraged him casually.

By the way, let’s look at the news below:

“I was in the commercial district of Georgeburg a few days ago and I ran into a few young ladies shopping. At that time, Miss Mary was wearing a pendant inlaid with a sapphire, which looked very special.

"I also want to buy a similar pendant as a gift. I wonder where Miss Mary bought it?"

Alex recalled briefly:

"Then you may need to consider other jewelry. This is my mother's inheritance. Mary wore it out secretly and was scolded by my mother afterwards. I heard that it was made by a German jewelry master at that time. I'm afraid it's not easy to buy similar jewelry."

Hmm...

After all, Alex is not Little Taylor. It is probably not realistic to ask him to help steal the good things in the house...

But now I have a general understanding of the situation. It seems that I should let Lina start from Miss Mary's side. I feel that the chances seem to be higher.

So Wayne signed the order for steam pipes with Alex, visited Mr. Russell on the way, went to the cathedral to see Tom Hagen to show his presence, and then returned home.

…

After Miss Inissa and Miss Lina said goodbye,

Mary Brooke was rarely allowed to go out alone instead of having to go with her mother, so she was not in a hurry to return to the manor.

At least wait until after dinner, or stay overnight.

Anyway, my mother doesn't mind me interacting more with members of the Fisk family.

It was a pity that Master Ian had already left. It was a waste of effort to tighten the corset before leaving.

If I hadn't asked my personal maid to help me while I was in the bathroom, I wouldn't have been able to eat even a few pieces of dessert.

"Mary, please eat less... If Mrs. Brook finds out, she'll probably blame you again."

Gladys Russell refilled Mary's tea and advised.

Mary envied Gladys's character. She would diet if Mrs. Russell asked her to, and practice the piano every day if she asked her to.

Even when Mrs. Russell was not present, he still looked honest and obedient, without any intention of resisting.

"I'm so hungry... What I normally eat in a day is not as much as what the maid eats in one meal."

As Mary spoke, she moved another cream pastry from the dessert table to her own small plate.

In fact, Gladys's personality is very suitable for long-term relationships. At least she is not easy to make people angry. If she can marry Alex, the two families should get along very well.

But of course Miss Olivia is better. If her brother Alex can pursue her, she will have a better chance of getting closer to Master Ian.

So Mary noticed that Gladys seemed to have a good impression of Mr. Wayne, who ran a detective agency, and she didn't mind saying something good about him.

However, Mary would rather praise Alex more, but it's a pity that Miss Olivia doesn't seem to be very interested in Alex.

Speaking of Mr. Wayne...

Miss Inissa and Miss Lina are both beautiful and have plump breasts, so when he stared at me before, he should have been paying attention to his mother's treasures.

Although the mother was fierce, what she said made sense. Treasures should not be worn outside the manor to attract the attention of people who shouldn't see them.

Humph, these poor guys are just like that, they are only attracted by wealth and don't understand love at all.

I have to remind Miss Olivia to be careful of him.