Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll

[louisev]

what what what - you want us to slow down?

we can do that, right Leslie?

[mariez]

NO!  No slowing down!  LOL!

I'm caught up and ready for more. 

So Colson's an only child - interesting bit of information.  Ya know, Colson feels "pride" watching Ellery in his role as hard-edged detective - and I'm betting he doesn't realize that Ellery must be regarding him with the same admiration while watching Colson handle hysterical Gene so ably and with so much control. 

And no matter how many times I read it, the line about Gene standing in the doorway posing for Playgirl makes me lol. 

Thanks,
Marie

[MaineWriter]

No slowing down but the title of chapter 32 seems a bit coincidental...


Chapter 32. Slow

http://louisev.livejournal.com/10565.html

Leslie

[mariez]

No slowing down but the title of chapter 32 seems a bit coincidental...   

LOL!  Except that we know there aren't really any coincidences, are there?  (A wise man named Tom once told me that.) 

Thanks,
Marie

[MaineWriter]

LOL!  Except that we know there aren't really any coincidences, are there?  (A wise man named Tom once told me that.) 

Thanks,
Marie

This is true....

L

[MaineWriter]

This is for you, Marie....

Ellery's little black dress!



L

[mariez]

Ha Ha!  Complete with leopard skin detailing on the pocket - love it.  Hmmm.... a leopard and a coyote tanglin' - no wonder there are fireworks!   


And Colson has twin daughters!  Another very interesting tidbit - I wonder if they are identical.  I'm having such a great time reading these chapters and finding these little puzzle pieces.   

Thanks,
Marie

[MaineWriter]

Good morning, friends....

Chapter 34. In Uniform

http://louisev.livejournal.com/11226.html

Leslie

[mariez]

Good morning, friends....

Chapter 34. In Uniform

http://louisev.livejournal.com/11226.html

Leslie

Ah ha!  Another piece of the puzzle falls into place - I had a feeling Colson had had some kind of interaction with the police back home - and now it all makes perfect sense.  I can't even imagine what had to have been going through Colson's mind when the police found him at the motel.  Holy Crap!  I like how Colson took charge and set Ellery straight - so to speak - about the whispering and suggestive comments and how Colson realizes that he's learning things about himself. 

Thanks,
Marie

[louisev]

yup

and there will be more backstory as well, though I had not planned to change the chapter structure at this point....
 
very perceptive of you, Marie!