yes it's a bit strange, because he heard on the continent she was still alive. Maybe a tragic accident ? Just to enhance the drama of the story, I guess.neecheelok70 wrote: ↑May 18th, 2021, 5:59 amExcellent work, Sonia. It is PL OK, of course. But how did Mary die? Is the mention that she has been faithful serve as a deflection, so that when we discover she is dead, it is even sadder?
I thought so too. It was a bit over-the-top to be quarrelling so much about who would be carrying the coffin.Also, his handling of the corpse is a bit gruesome.
Thanks for the PL
Sonia