The French Letter
Viewing comments for Chapter 108 "Mind Your Own Onions"A Novel
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Comment from Iza Deleanu
Things that made me laugh :" I watched from a distance until the puffs of smoke no longer resembled the summons to a war council, then I strolled over to join him." Let the game of conspiracy begin! What's in Lion cave? You reader shall not be deceived. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020
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Things that made me laugh :" I watched from a distance until the puffs of smoke no longer resembled the summons to a war council, then I strolled over to join him." Let the game of conspiracy begin! What's in Lion cave? You reader shall not be deceived. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020
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Many thanks for your review, Iza. Glad you enjoyed that analogy. I hope Bisto and Ash will mend their bridges eventually and be able to smoke a pipe of peace together! LOL
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter about being curious about another's business us not always welcome and they will let you know when they are not willing to share information in one or other way.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020
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A very well-written chapter about being curious about another's business us not always welcome and they will let you know when they are not willing to share information in one or other way.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much for your review, Sandra. Appreciated. All good wishes, Tony.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
First off, what a funny title, and thank goodness it got explained early on in the chapter. I like this line: Kayla translated with commendable verve
It reminds me that translators ought to do a good job of including the original intention of the other language. You are excellent at including real-life details, such as a pipe being packed by hand, and this sentence: Our faces were lit with a golden glow as the sun streamed through the window.
Guess the caves are the next stop! And hope the goatherd was trustworthy.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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First off, what a funny title, and thank goodness it got explained early on in the chapter. I like this line: Kayla translated with commendable verve
It reminds me that translators ought to do a good job of including the original intention of the other language. You are excellent at including real-life details, such as a pipe being packed by hand, and this sentence: Our faces were lit with a golden glow as the sun streamed through the window.
Guess the caves are the next stop! And hope the goatherd was trustworthy.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Crystie. I always enjoy your comments and the way you pick out some of the parts that worked well for you. That can be most affirming. All good wishes to you. Tony.
Comment from Cindy Warren
It looks as though Charles is about to find more trouble. All of them are. I think I might like Mozama. A lady who likes good wine is my sort of person. Why is Ash kicking dogs and behaving like a jackass? Is he trying to piss everyone off?
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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It looks as though Charles is about to find more trouble. All of them are. I think I might like Mozama. A lady who likes good wine is my sort of person. Why is Ash kicking dogs and behaving like a jackass? Is he trying to piss everyone off?
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks for the review, Cindy. Ash kicked the dog because it peed on his trouser leg, so there's some excuse, but he does seem to be a pretty objectionable character.
Comment from Therese Caron
Wonderful chapter! All of a sudden there's a lot going on. Now that. they know about that cave I'm sure that will change things. Who would name their baby fish eyes? Of course, some of the names given today really make me wonder! The story is moving along at a great rate, and I am very anxious for what is next.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Wonderful chapter! All of a sudden there's a lot going on. Now that. they know about that cave I'm sure that will change things. Who would name their baby fish eyes? Of course, some of the names given today really make me wonder! The story is moving along at a great rate, and I am very anxious for what is next.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thank you, Therese. As always, I appreciate your review and supportive comments. The end is in sight! All good wishes, Tony
Comment from juliaSjames
Everyone is so much against Ash that I'm beginning to like him. It can't be easy working with amateurs, no matter how motivated they may be. No wonder the poor bitten man lashed out at Bisto. Although riding in the back of the car to avoid conversation was definitely a step too far. Hopefully they'll all find a way of working together when it comes to rescuing Helen.
As a distraction from the growing tension, the byplay between the girls is well written. Why on earth any parent would name their daughter the equivalent of goggle eyes is beyond me!
The storyline took a giant leap forward with the identification of the caves as a likely hideout for the Lion.
There's a typo in the description line for this chapter. "Dissension" is misspelled. But otherwise this is another excellent chapter, Tony.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Everyone is so much against Ash that I'm beginning to like him. It can't be easy working with amateurs, no matter how motivated they may be. No wonder the poor bitten man lashed out at Bisto. Although riding in the back of the car to avoid conversation was definitely a step too far. Hopefully they'll all find a way of working together when it comes to rescuing Helen.
As a distraction from the growing tension, the byplay between the girls is well written. Why on earth any parent would name their daughter the equivalent of goggle eyes is beyond me!
The storyline took a giant leap forward with the identification of the caves as a likely hideout for the Lion.
There's a typo in the description line for this chapter. "Dissension" is misspelled. But otherwise this is another excellent chapter, Tony.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Julia, for your review and for picking up the spelling error. Careless of me. Now corrected.
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You're welcome Tony
Comment from RShipp
" I watched from a distance until the puffs of smoke no longer resembled the summons to a war council" What a great picture!!!
"fish eyes" ... sometimes you wonder what goes through a parent's mind?
I enjoyed this installment.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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" I watched from a distance until the puffs of smoke no longer resembled the summons to a war council" What a great picture!!!
"fish eyes" ... sometimes you wonder what goes through a parent's mind?
I enjoyed this installment.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks very much for your review and comments. Appreciated. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from royowen
Just love the human interaction here, snobbery is still not dead, and you're portraying the collective, but differing English psyches very well indeed Tony. It seems that the "Lion's" hiding place isn't a secret anymore, so maybe they've got some sort of a chance of rescuing Helen better than before. Well done Tony, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Just love the human interaction here, snobbery is still not dead, and you're portraying the collective, but differing English psyches very well indeed Tony. It seems that the "Lion's" hiding place isn't a secret anymore, so maybe they've got some sort of a chance of rescuing Helen better than before. Well done Tony, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Roy. Appreciated, as always Best wishes, Tony
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Most welcome
Comment from barbara.wilkey
So now we have a possible location of where The Lion is and maybe Helen. That is a good thing. Once again you did a wonderful job writing this and I really like this story.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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So now we have a possible location of where The Lion is and maybe Helen. That is a good thing. Once again you did a wonderful job writing this and I really like this story.
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Barbara. Very kind of you to bestow a six on this one. I appreciate it. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Ulla
Hi Tony, so the story continues and in places it put a smile on my face. Those caves can be a good place to hide. So what is Kayla's aunt hiding? I love the story, and I now wonder what is to happen next. All best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Hi Tony, so the story continues and in places it put a smile on my face. Those caves can be a good place to hide. So what is Kayla's aunt hiding? I love the story, and I now wonder what is to happen next. All best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 19-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2020
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Thanks, Ulla. As always, I appreciate your review and comments. All good wishes, Tony