Great story! I love the way you write the characters and particularly this story line. I've wondered in the back of my mind what Marian would do if Harold ever had to leave River City again for business so I really loved seeing how you played it out. I'm looking forward to the next part, keep writing!

I just wanted to say again how much I liked this story! This is my favorite of your MM fics, so far. :-)

That was very cute. Their meeting was mixed with just the right amount of ..um.."need". I can't wait to see when and how he proposes to her. I would imagine at the footbridge but when is Harold going to get Mrs. Paroo's permission?

Very interesting ending to the chapter, I can't wait to see her reaction to him showing up and seeing her like that. I also like how you took the time to focus on Harold and how he's changed from a bachelor to a bachelor who really wants to settle down and marry a woman.

Nice! Harold's musings were spot-on and very in-character. :-) I loved the set-up here, and can't wait to see Marian's reaction (I'm guessing she'll be torn between delight and annoyance - all that care she takes in presenting a modest, upright appearance, and Harold's impulsive, late-night visit could put her right back in the center of scandal!).

I enjoyed the "Romeo and Juliet" allusions in this chapter (But wait, there in the window... it is the east, and Marian is the sun!). I also liked the reference to the Fireman's Ball; I remember seeing that poster during the chase montage - glad to see someone else caught it! (And do you know the plaque on Mr. Madison's statue says, "Henry Madison - Clean your finger before you point at my spots" - I like to think it's his overt but sly way of reprimanding the townspeople for calling him a miser, when he was actually a very generous man!)

A wonderful cliffhanger at the end! (Please, please, please update soon.) And Harold's reaction to Marian's lingerie frock was perfect. :-)

I'm glad you updated so quickly, I can't wait to see what happens when Harold does come back.

Delightful! I'm sensing a nice little set-up here... ;-)

Marian's musings were well done! I especially loved the little detail about Harold choosing his words carefully for the post card. It really rings true - you can never keep your mail a private matter in small towns.

More, please. :-)

This was absolutely lovely! You do M/H fluff so well. And I'm glad to see Harold finally lost a little bit of control - after all the tension that's been building in your fics, I was waiting for something like that to happen. ;-) I also like how you portray the deepening of their relationship; as time goes by, you can see Marian is growing more and more comfortable with things.

Can't wait to see where you go with this!

Aww this is so cute, I love your Harold/Marian fluff.