The French Letter
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Comment from damommy
Poor Bisto, putting his foot in his mouth. It's best not to talk about history with anyone of another culture. It can be tricky, as he found out. Way to go, leaving me wondering about Bisto's great-grandfather. 8-)
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Poor Bisto, putting his foot in his mouth. It's best not to talk about history with anyone of another culture. It can be tricky, as he found out. Way to go, leaving me wondering about Bisto's great-grandfather. 8-)
Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Many thanks for your review and comments, Yvonne. Cross-cultural misunderstandings can occur so very easily, can't they? Especially, as in this case, when Bisto's attitudes are drawn from a different era.
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So true. Also, it's a generational thing.
Comment from Ulla
A great follow up chapter, but now you've left us with another mystery. What indeed happened to Bisto's great grandfather. Well, I'll have to be patient. I wonder what is lying in store. Kind regards. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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A great follow up chapter, but now you've left us with another mystery. What indeed happened to Bisto's great grandfather. Well, I'll have to be patient. I wonder what is lying in store. Kind regards. Ulla:))
Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Ulla. These mysteries keep multiplying. I can hardly keep up with them!
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Hahahah. Well, it keeps you on your toes!
Comment from Pantygynt
Poor old Bisto. Every time he opens his mouth he seems to put his foot in it. Mind you it does make for a bit of light relief. Despite the faux passion this was pleasant read and somehow very realistic.
Most enjoyable.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Poor old Bisto. Every time he opens his mouth he seems to put his foot in it. Mind you it does make for a bit of light relief. Despite the faux passion this was pleasant read and somehow very realistic.
Most enjoyable.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Jim. I appreciate your comment about the realism.
I hope you have a good break.
All the best,
Tony
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That should have been faux pas, but auto correct on my tablet seems to have got at it again when I wasn't looking. I didn't find any faux passion in this episode.
Comment from Henry King
This is an excellent linkage which carries the story forward in its journey. The introduction of players is sometimes awkward. This meeting is done smoothly with no apparent effort of force by the author. The faux pas seem to be very natural for a first meeting. I like the cliff hanger, what happened to the Markhor slayer? Well done.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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This is an excellent linkage which carries the story forward in its journey. The introduction of players is sometimes awkward. This meeting is done smoothly with no apparent effort of force by the author. The faux pas seem to be very natural for a first meeting. I like the cliff hanger, what happened to the Markhor slayer? Well done.
Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Henry. I appreciate your kind comments. This is the first time Helen has met Bisto. It'll be interesting to see what they make of each other. Two very different characters.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
What did happen to his great grandfather. I can't wait to find out. Once again you have added a good post to the already good novel.
Before sitting down, he fumbled in his pocket for a handkerchief and, turning to one side, wiped his nose.
(down is an extra word and really isn't needed)
As soon as Bisto sat down, the spaniel came across and rested his head on his master's knee. (same as before)
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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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What did happen to his great grandfather. I can't wait to find out. Once again you have added a good post to the already good novel.
Before sitting down, he fumbled in his pocket for a handkerchief and, turning to one side, wiped his nose.
(down is an extra word and really isn't needed)
As soon as Bisto sat down, the spaniel came across and rested his head on his master's knee. (same as before)
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Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Thanks, Barbara. I appreciate your continued support. I'll have another look at those redundant words. Thanks for the heads-up.
All the best, Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed this chapter, Tony. It was an easy read. The dialogue and the historical accounts added much depth to what could have been a ho-hum story. I did not care for the talk of the shooting of the animal, but that was saved by the way Charles replied to Ian about its ancestral history. Thanks for sharing. Jan
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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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I enjoyed this chapter, Tony. It was an easy read. The dialogue and the historical accounts added much depth to what could have been a ho-hum story. I did not care for the talk of the shooting of the animal, but that was saved by the way Charles replied to Ian about its ancestral history. Thanks for sharing. Jan
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Comment Written 08-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2019
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Many thanks, Jan. I particularly appreciate your comments about the dialogue. Most encouraging. Best wishes, Tony.