Upon returning home, the maidens were exhausted, but Fair Maiden Heather was also anxious. Anxious about what might be in store for her, what romance MIGHT lay just around the corner. She thought giddily (not really, more like nervously) about the handsome knight that had sparked her interest. She knew that she was smitten, but doubts lingered as to the mutuality of the interest.

Lady Rebecca urged Heather to call, but she was too nervous. She set about cleaning the house, unpacking the car... anything to avoid making the call...

Finally Lady Rebecca set off to issue pay for her obedient serfs and Lady Heather was able to work up the nerve to pick up the phone and dial.

knight on horse"Hello", the voice at the other end of the line said. "Hi", she said, "How are you?" "Good", was the reply (or something like that) and the conversation progressed. One thing led to another until it was decided. The fine knight would drive down to the "Land of Pungence" to visit the fair maiden.






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