I mus admit that i to wondered at the change in church size. I mean the town was getting biger, not smaller?!

I like this pice, alhough I feel Colin would have been more accepting of Emily earning money to the household. But I can see that it does fit with the thinking of the time... even if Colin was always more tollerant and generaly ahead of his time in his wa of treating people and reacting to stuff. ;)

You really capture the voices of the characters. I am enjoying the stories you have posted.