I really enjoyed the reintorduction of hardcastle's aunts and I think you got their personality down pat. In thier unofficial way, they subtly manipulate the men they come in contact with. It is a good use of strong female characters. And Mark teaching them how to pick locks. That's like giving matches to a pyromaniac.

This is an excellent story. I loved the crisp humour; by the time the aunts were picking locks, I was in stitches. I love the way the aunts yank Hardcastle's chain all the time!