My Gentle Readers ,

I have been remiss in my duties, and in so doing, seem to have caused some of you distress. My most sincere apologies.

Rest assured the story will continue.

My only excuse is that my writing process has been hindered by variously a dearth of and surfeit of ...gin.

I shall endeavor to make amends and continue the tale at hand.

Your Humble Servant



P.