Comment from wordsfromsue

Exceptional

Really, Sandra?? You are a cruel, cruel writer! We just get a few minutes of relief about Francis' future, and you do THAT to poor Mildred? Really?

Tsk, tsk....

Brilliant chapter. :-)

Rosie sounds like a gem. Too bad she couldn't have sorted out Sir John much sooner.

It's nice to see someone he seems to respect.

Small possible correction:

There wasn't much light in the room due to (the) size of the small window, which was even more restricted because of the added bars.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

LOL! Poor Mildred, she is such a love. Cruel! Moi? Not many have picked up on that last sentence, lol, wait till they read the next part! Thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, my friend, and the ... lovely review! lol. Thanks for alerting me to that missing word, it's been put back! :)) Big hugs, Sandra xxxx

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Oh my goodness, Sandra, something happened to Mildred. That was definitely a surprise ending. I liked the way Rosie approached Francis and the way she rebuked Sir John. I agree that I think now he will agree to anything. He saw the reality of how he treated Francis. It was a good idea to have Rosie distract Frances so Joe could explain things to Meg. It was easy to read, had a great plot flow and encouraged me to continue to read. Very enjoyable, thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thank you so much, Alie, for another of your lovely reviews. We'll find out in the next part what happened to Mildred. I'm glad you're still enjoying my story, my friend. Big hugs. Sandra xx

reply by aryr on 17-Apr-2018

Oh you are so welcome, Sandra, it is a great story to follow. (smiles) and hugs.

Comment from Swampfox1

Excellent

I missed the other chapter, the one right before this one. I like your writing, the dialect is still sort of difficult to follow at times. I did not find any errors, once again. Your writing flows well, except for the dialect at times. Some is more difficult to understand than others. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thank you, Swanpfox, for your kind review. I'm sorry you find the dialect difficult, there will be less of it in the coming parts now that she's back in her own time. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Swampfox1 on 16-Apr-2018

cool, that is good to hear. Thanks

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I like this post, finally Francis will be having a good life with loving foster parents Joe and Rosie. Veronica's ordeal is bearing fruits for the benefit of Francis of course, Joe and Rosie and Gwendolyn. Thanks for sharing, keep writing.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thank you, Susan, for this lovely review. Yes, things are beginning to come together now! xx Sandra

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

well penned Sandra. you have a real flare for dialogue, it is very conversational and light. I know that sounds redundant but I hope you get my meaning. love time-travel stories since I read H.G. when I was ten.....meeshu

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Meeshu, I appreciate you kind thoughts! Sandra xxx

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

This chapter is full of wonderful imagery and suspense.
I was so afraid Rosie would freak out when she got a good look at Francis. She shows everyone that she will be a wonderful mother to the child and that in itself is wonderful! I can't help but wonder what will become of Meg
after her steadfast devotion to Francis. Well done Sandra. You are so talented! Nancy

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Don't worry about Meg, Nancy, lol, she'll be fine. Thank you so very much for the 6 stars, my dear friend, and the wonderful review. I don't know about talented! lol. Big hugs, :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Oh my God, Sandra, what a cliff hanger you've left us with. Please, please don't let anything happen to Mildred. I couldn't live with that. Not just yet. Otherwise, what a wonderful chapter and everything seems to be sorting itself out with regards to Francis. Can't wait to reading on. A fantastic chapter. A big hug. Ulla xxxx

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Not many have picked up about the ending, Ulla. Thank you so much for this really lovely review, my friend, and all the golden stars! I do so appreciate both. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxxx

Comment from damommy

Exceptional

What a wonderful scene this is. Rosie knew just what to do. Surely, John won't stand in their way to taking Francis. Meg will have to go to, I think.

I suspect we're not over the hurdle just yet. I don't trust John.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thank you so very much for the 6 stars, Yvonne! We won't be finding out for a while how it went with Sir John. Veronica has more important things to worry about now she's back in her own time. :) Thank you, my dear friend. Big hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

It's hard to imagine any child staying locked in a room, but then, I wonder just how many truly are treated like animals. It's more common than any of us can possibly imagine. Recently, a California couple were found to have kept their 13 children in a captive state, malnourished, and locked away from the outside world. I'm looking for a happy ending, but now I just hope Mildred is okay. LOL! Thanks for sharing. :-)

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018

Thank you, Ric. I read that story, and saw it on the news. It's happened before. How cruel can people be? To their own children, too. This one won't be a sad ending, Ric. The reason for the 'powers that be's' concern will come to light at the end. :)) I'm waiting for the diagnosis on Mildred from James. Once he lets me know, I'll pass it on. :)) Thanks for another lovely review, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi Sandra,

from the joy to the worry of that ending. Good stuff all round.

he took another step further into the room - generally farther for physical distance.

Oh, Pon me word, are yeh goin' t' play with me - pon should probably start lower case here.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018

Thank you again, Gareth, for finding my nits! I can't believe I got Further/farther wrong, it's such a simple one to remember. FAR is distance, far away, it couldn't be fur away! What a wally I am! LOL. Thank you, my friend. I'm going to get it 100% one day, and then I'll spent the night celebrating!! LOL Big hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xxx