betsy! good one! i was wondering where that was going. wouldn't have expected that. the cholera, the rare paper... all fits so nicely together. great job.
and of course i know you from adam. adam's the guy who wrote "lois and the beast."
seriously, tho, i've read and enjoyed several of your stories (actually, i nominated one of them for a kerth last year, come to think) and i remember you've sent me some nice FDK in the past. i'm honored to have this dedicated to me, and glad you enjoyed my untwists.
anyway, great story.
got anything more up your sleeve?
Paul