Hmm….this could go a lot of places. I imagine right now you’re seeing a lot of your recent comments coming from me. Is that annoying? I hope not. It’s just that I’ve discovered a very talented ficleteer.

Nope, the opposite of annoying. Thank you.

I like how you use the desc of the chateau to make the reader feel sort of claustrophobic about both the place and the new marriage. Nicely done.

I agree with Melia, I need some air!

It’s not clear why she gave money to the clerk… as a means of apology?

Still, well constructed, and a good continuation.