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One of my friends had a hip operation recently and I think she would agree with you. Get better soon.

As in earlier stories about this gang, you evoke a more innocent time very well.

A lot of young people will relate to this. Its quite usual to break up with someone while in your teens. The trouble is, if its your first break up you've nothing to compare it with and no experience of getting over it. Give yourself time to reflect and recover. It won't seem like it now, but there's time to move on and meet someone else.

You strike a good balance between crisp, realistic descriptions and a touch of mystery.

Thete are people like Frank who will twist anything so its in their favour.

As a walker I can relate to this. Only yesterday I tried a path that was new to me. Perhaps I should think more about the people who went this way before me.

You sum up the Earl beautifully with just a few words. Well done.

This is an atmospheric, imaginative piece. You make good use of other senses besides sight. Keep it up.