It's an adorable framing device for a period piece. Really interesting writing.

thanks so very much Seth...

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Simply Beautiful *hugs*

and so are you...

*hugs back...

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Oh, Vixyy! This is fantastic! I loved every part of this! And to make things more heartwarming, it's mainly told as a story from grandparent-to-granddaughter! But it did have a sad part in it too....so I guess now I know that not everything ends on a light tone.

I knew that you'd have this in mind. Thank you so much for writing this!

*chuckles... more than pleased that you liked it Blue... you're very welcome...

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I should know better by now, but I still didn't see that coming, even with the obvious clue. Nice job. as usual.

*smiles very big... thanks so much John...

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Beautiful story, Vixxy. The way the grandfather described things, I gradually became aware that he spoke from personal experience. It reminded me of Southey:

"Why 'twas a very wicked thing!"
Said little Welhelmine;
"Nay—nay, my little girl," quoth he,
"It was a famous victory."

Damned Onion Ninjas . . .

*smiles... I am very pleased that they made it there...

thanks so much Walt...

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Remembering those who would be forgotten.

Bunners

yes...

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*smiles... that he did...

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*cries softly* hugs

*hugs back...

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A fine and touching story. I wouldn't be surprised if something like this has happened for real. Thank you.

I wouldn't be surprised either...

thank you Wire...

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As often happens with your tales, the last few words got kinda blurry for me...

*smiles so very big...

thanks Marm...

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Faziwinkle! The granddaughter was really sweet. A nice story with a touch of sadness. Always pleasing to read.

thanks so much Pino... I thought she was cute too...

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This was very good. I knew a couple of guys that went through something like this in Nam.

Nam was totally messed up...

Glad you liked it Fem... *hugs...

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You are welcome

A fantastic read!

thank you so much Dave... I'm glad you enjoyed it...

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I've been busy of late and am just catching up. Very, very nice work.

thanks much Keefur...

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Phew, quite the innocence vs experience theme going on. Very engaging, too! Thanks for sharing; this was a lovely break from academic reading.

I am very happy to have given you a reprieve from the boring stuff...

*hugs...

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Wow...that's a good bitter sweet ending there

thank you very much Lu...

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The framing device is excellent as always and has your paw prints all over it. I wasn't expecting Robin's death, though I knew something was going to happen from the opening quote. The story itself brought to mind both Gettysburg as well as a novella that I read years back titled 'I Had Seen Castles'.

As for the ending, it was nice and bittersweet and certainly has the heart that is present in many of your pieces.

Thank you so much Hania. Just back from a week off so now the catch up begins!

Hugsssss...

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