Thanks for all the lovely comments!
Julia, I really appreciate your taking the time, even just to say you don't have time for any more! It's great to know that people are reading and enjoying.
LOL, Paul! I'm afraid you're going to have to hang on to that award for a while, though, before finding out whether you can beat Lois with it or not.
As for "constraint" - my US BR had no issue with it. I did wonder if I'm familiar with it from romance reading - especially historicals - but my husband says no, it's just not that common. So look on it as a chance to expand your vocabulary.
LoveIsForever and Noelle - welcome!
I hope you enjoy the rest of it. LoveIsForever, I hope you found the rest of the parts - if not, they're linked from here: http://www.lcficmbs.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000473
And thanks for the compliments, Noelle!
I'm delighted to know that I've motivated the angst well enough.
Part 8 up soon.
Mere
