Laoghaire's maternal instincts were unlikely to find comfort in the peculiar circumstances of a marriage that was conducted under unusual and seemingly inappropriate conditions. The ceremony took place at night on a beach in the West Indies, conducted by a priest with a questionable reputation and attended by a mixture of sailors, horses, and sheep. The whimsical details, such as the presence of a spaniel adding to the chaos, would only serve to heighten her distress regarding this event.

Laoghaire's dismay would surely deepen if she thought I had any involvement in the bizarre ceremony. The absurdity of the situation—the unconventional attendees and the atmosphere filled with farcical and inappropriate elements—would only amplify her concerns as a mother. This combination of chaos and the lack of decorum around the event only adds to the tension and anxiety Laoghaire feels in response to the marriage.