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Comment from Tootsie55
As stated elsewhere this was a good chapter. I don't know why I had to hunt this down over in sankey but it was in the list in this account. I presume we have each other fanned over there? Good work again they always seem to be irrigating each other.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
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As stated elsewhere this was a good chapter. I don't know why I had to hunt this down over in sankey but it was in the list in this account. I presume we have each other fanned over there? Good work again they always seem to be irrigating each other.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
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Thanks very much, Louise. I appreciate your continued support and interest. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Sankey
Good being "back on track" hehe again. I noticed another chapter from you yesterday then it disappeared from my list. Still a good story and seems Helen is back on side as well. Maybe she is getting to realize Durande is not all that good to be around. I am working through my biography there are still rewards or one left if you wanna look in case you missed any in sankey.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
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Good being "back on track" hehe again. I noticed another chapter from you yesterday then it disappeared from my list. Still a good story and seems Helen is back on side as well. Maybe she is getting to realize Durande is not all that good to be around. I am working through my biography there are still rewards or one left if you wanna look in case you missed any in sankey.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Geoffrey. I'll drop in on your biography soon. I've been away for the past three weeks, driving up to Brisbane and back, and am now recovering from a nasty attack of bronchitis, so I am a bit behind with reviewing and writing at the moment. All the best, Tony
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed the comedy with the spilling and raising of the glass and the unhappy long line waiting to use the facilities. Glad that finally Helen and Charles are on the same page.
One comment:
I felt a little lost at times about where we were. I didn't know when they got out of the taxi and thought the glass spill occurred in the taxi. I didn't know when they got on the train. It all happened so fast. Maybe a few more words about the transition of the environments?
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2019
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Enjoyed the comedy with the spilling and raising of the glass and the unhappy long line waiting to use the facilities. Glad that finally Helen and Charles are on the same page.
One comment:
I felt a little lost at times about where we were. I didn't know when they got out of the taxi and thought the glass spill occurred in the taxi. I didn't know when they got on the train. It all happened so fast. Maybe a few more words about the transition of the environments?
Comment Written 01-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Helen. I?ve added a few words now to make the transition clearer. I didn?t want to spend too much time dwelling on the journey, having already visited the Gare du Nord twice in previous chapters, but you are the second to comment on the too rapid transition. Appreciated. Tony
Comment from WryWriter
So...some comradery at the end leaving the reader pondering what the two will "cook" and offer to this mix of espionage. I don't think it will be a cake.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2019
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So...some comradery at the end leaving the reader pondering what the two will "cook" and offer to this mix of espionage. I don't think it will be a cake.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, WryWriter. Appreciated, as always. It certainly seems that something's cooking. Remains to be seen what it is, though! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter and friend in need of help after his wife dies, there is no hesitation and the relationship with Helen seems to be renewed and blooming.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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A very well-written chapter and friend in need of help after his wife dies, there is no hesitation and the relationship with Helen seems to be renewed and blooming.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, Sandra. Appreciated, as always. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from royowen
All of a sudden Ian Kidman's wife had died of cancer and he felt for his friend, acting in a distressed way, Helen noticed, and agreed unequivocally to return with him to England so he could be with and comfort his friend, and a most sympatheic Helen agrees the accompany him. He tells Helen about the real gun and the "bugs" in the room. Great episode Tony, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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All of a sudden Ian Kidman's wife had died of cancer and he felt for his friend, acting in a distressed way, Helen noticed, and agreed unequivocally to return with him to England so he could be with and comfort his friend, and a most sympatheic Helen agrees the accompany him. He tells Helen about the real gun and the "bugs" in the room. Great episode Tony, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, Roy. Appreciated, as always. Best wishes, Tony
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Welcome Tony
Comment from estory
Helen and Charles seem to reestablish their relationship, their concern for each other, at least. The fact that she dashes off with him when his friend needs him says she still has feelings for him. They both seem to be willing to chuck all the responsibilities at a whim. Neither seems too concerned with Durand or the drug dealers from Pakistan. The dialogue is crisp and clean and there is some nice attention to detail that makes the scenes come to life. Puts us there on the train, drinking the wine and enjoying the trip. estory
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Helen and Charles seem to reestablish their relationship, their concern for each other, at least. The fact that she dashes off with him when his friend needs him says she still has feelings for him. They both seem to be willing to chuck all the responsibilities at a whim. Neither seems too concerned with Durand or the drug dealers from Pakistan. The dialogue is crisp and clean and there is some nice attention to detail that makes the scenes come to life. Puts us there on the train, drinking the wine and enjoying the trip. estory
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, estory. I appreciate your comments about the dialogue. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from Pantygynt
Poor old Bisto! It was a pretty drastic device to get the pair back to blighty but it seems to have worked. One of these days all trains will be equipped with hair dryers but until that day comes, sufficient paper for the journey might be a good place to start. A tight little episode this one.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Poor old Bisto! It was a pretty drastic device to get the pair back to blighty but it seems to have worked. One of these days all trains will be equipped with hair dryers but until that day comes, sufficient paper for the journey might be a good place to start. A tight little episode this one.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, Jim. Appreciated, as always. I was taking a bit of a punt on Eurostar being equipped with hand dryers. It's the sort of detail that is hard to check without personal experience. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from damommy
I'm becoming so suspicious of everyone in this story that I wonder what's going to happen when Charles goes to Bisto. And Helen's eagerness to accompany him has me wondering what's next.
The threat of being put off the train was hilarious. As he said, they were going 300 kph.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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I'm becoming so suspicious of everyone in this story that I wonder what's going to happen when Charles goes to Bisto. And Helen's eagerness to accompany him has me wondering what's next.
The threat of being put off the train was hilarious. As he said, they were going 300 kph.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, Yvonne. Appreciated, as always. Helen is something of an enigma, blowing alternately hot and cold. I'm hoping for the best with her. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from JudyE
Another very readable chapter.
A couple of thoughts but feel free to ignore them of course - and no need to say 'aye' or 'nay' to them either.
and his Cocker Spaniel, Biggles - Would 'Cocker Spaniel' be lower case? Just a thought.
In the following:
They want us to work together on some clandestine operation in the Hindu Kush."
"Working together? Now that's an idea that appeals - I wonder after he says 'work together' that Helen mightn't have said 'work together' rather than 'working together'. Just drawing it to your attention.
Cheers. Judy
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Another very readable chapter.
A couple of thoughts but feel free to ignore them of course - and no need to say 'aye' or 'nay' to them either.
and his Cocker Spaniel, Biggles - Would 'Cocker Spaniel' be lower case? Just a thought.
In the following:
They want us to work together on some clandestine operation in the Hindu Kush."
"Working together? Now that's an idea that appeals - I wonder after he says 'work together' that Helen mightn't have said 'work together' rather than 'working together'. Just drawing it to your attention.
Cheers. Judy
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Many thanks for reading and responding to this chapter, Judy. Appreciated, as always.
I did check up on Cocker Spaniel. Whereas 'spaniel' would be lower case, the breed names Cocker and Springer Spaniel are upper case. Much the same as 'river' and Mississippi River.
I'll have another look at "Working together?" Thanks for the heads-up.
Best wishes, Tony