Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Tony,

As always another well-written chapter. The hinting at a possible love interest between Jeanne and Helen was quite a surprise, but it does make perfect sense. Why else would a woman like Helen be taken in by this abrasive woman?

So, will Charles actually leave on the train? Inquiring minds - like mine- want to know.

~patty~

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

Thanks, Patty. I appreciate your comments. All the best, Tony.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I'm surprised at such a bright person as Helen, she could not figure out that she should be careful about what she divulges about Kayla. Charles gave her a good way to avoid giving that information and now perhaps even Kayla's in danger? Keep on with the great work, Tony!

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review, Helen. Yes, it does seem that Helen has an inexplicable blind spot when it comes to Jeanne. I wonder why? Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Mastery

Exceptional

Excellent chapter, Tony. Chocked full of all sorts of good stuff, isn't it. I like the dialogue which is convincingly realistic in all cases. /The plot thickens as they say. No, the Mafia does not turn tail the minute one of their people is busted. LOL

Bravo! Good job, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review, Bob, and for the generous award of six stars. I appreciate the positive comments about the dialogue. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from royowen

Excellent

A new development in the story, seems to be that Charles is the "oddbod" now, with, not only the sibling connection with Kayla and Helen, but also a mysterious tie with Jeanne and Helen, even though Charles isn't sure what it is. Well done Tony, a very interesting episode, blessjngs, Roy

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review, Roy. Yes, Charles does seem to be somewhat out on a limb. Best wishes, Tony

reply by royowen on 14-Jan-2019

Well done

Comment from TheStoryMan

Excellent

Another great chapter. This story is interesting and holds my attention. I enjoyed this chapter. Personally, I agree with Kayla and Charles, Jeanne is not the nice person that Helen thinks she is. I sense she is hiding much about who she is and what she has done.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review and comments. It does begin to look as though Jeanne might be the villain of the piece. Best wishes, Tony

reply by TheStoryMan on 14-Jan-2019

You're welcome. She certainly seems like trouble.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written chapter. There are many more facts that start to add up and the puzzle pieces seem to come together so that we can see more of the total picture.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review, Sandra. I'm glad that things are beginning to show signs of coming together. Best wishes, Tony

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Well, the worm turned. I always thought there was something odd about Helen. Great dialogue that tells us so much. I hope Charles goes back to England and lets these two handle their own problems, which seem to be very serious ones.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks for the review, Yvonne. If I were in Charles's shoes, that's what I'd do! Best wishes, Tony

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Cheers, Tony;
> The rebirth and the epiphany of Charles understanding of Mme. Durand and her reasons or should I say oblivious reasons seem to have a hold on Helen.
>Clearly Charles does not trust or like Mme. Durand.
>So I guess that Helen is going to stay with Jeanne, hmmmm?
> I like how Charles is adapting understanding, may be the total picture, and recognizing the fact that Helen's involvement is even more precarious for the reasons why she wants to stay with Jeanne, as he sees the electricity between Helen and Jeanne.
>What to make of things now? Quite interesting!
>Thanks for sharing, Tony and take care and have a good one.
Alx

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

Thanks, Alx. I appreciate your comments. All the best, Tony.

reply by krys123 on 15-Jan-2019

You're welcome, Tony.
Alx

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Uhh, there seems to be a real fall out here. So now Helen has turned against Brandon. Hmm, I smell a rat. Something is definitely rotten in Denmark as the saying goes. So what on earth now? I can't wait to be reading on.
There seemed to a spark of electricity there that I had not noticed before. = There seemed to be a spark of ... before.
All best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

Thanks, Ulla. I appreciate your comments and spag pick up. All the best, Tony.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Exceptional

Now where does that leave Charles? I can't believe he's going to leave Helen alone with Jeanne. That would not be good. I am wondering what hold Jeanne has over her. That will be interesting. Once again you have written a good post.

"Not any longer Come and sit down. (probably need a period after longer)

Helen and Jeanne sat down next to each other and (maybe? Helen and Jeanne sat beside each other and)

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2019

Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate your comments and the sixth star. Thanks, too, for pointing out the spags. All the best, Tony.