Susan, you didn't alienate me. I just drew a complete blank on the image, when you clearly wanted to paint a very vivid image. I think your modification works, speaking as someone who *doesn't* know the lady in question, but I think it would read even more smoothly if you left her name out completely. Sorry! I imagine for those who know her, the opposite is true - leave in the name, omit the explanation.
But this is a tiny point and not really worth getting hung up on. The story is lovely, even if I still want to beat Clark over the head with a big stick for not telling her. I don't buy Wendy's damage limitation argument, because he causes just as much damage by not telling her. Don't mind me, though - this kind of thing always brings out the worst in me. I'll shut up now and just enjoy.
Yvonne
