So nice!
(Don’t tell her I got the question wrong).

That was my response.

Charlotte was tiny but Emily was 5ft 8’. I feel they may have skimped on their research somewhat.

My thought too! But I think even Des Esseintes might find it a bit much.

Huzzah! So glad it went well. Feel better soon.

I love James and Portrait was the one that made me a fan. That whole riveting chapter as she just sits in the armchair!

Sending you best wishes.

All best wishes for you and your dad.

I loved Small Bomb at Dimperly too so would recommend Old Baggage and Crooked Heart. Also had a re-read of DLS this year and don’t think Jill Paton Walsh quite captures the language (although agree better plotter). But I loved The Corner that Held Them so obviously our tastes just differ a bit.

Okay I’ll stop now.

Great minds etc! I shall expect it when you do.

As for Fretful Porpentine (who did NOT die) she went on to make legends and folk songs were sung about her.

Oh I like my workmates, but it’ll be a huge do (60) and I am not a fan of organised fun.

I missed the sign up date for our Christmas lunch by cunningly breaking a rib*, every cloud…

*not on purpose.