All Comments on 'Lady's Maid Ch. 08: All Out'

A great chapter, Pixie, one of your best in a while, I think, and in parts quite touching. So Archie has stop-overs in Berlin? Well, we all know what Berlin was like in the 1920s/early 1930s (for the younger readers who might not know, watch the film Cabaret to get a modest inkling). I hope there's more of this delightful tale to come.

That saying has two applications here. First, many events happened in this chapter...with Pixie and Dot coming together, Pixie giving her blessing to let Annie be with Alice, Pixie helping needy people through the time of the strike, and Pixie being accepted for being a lesbian by the good Rev. Joe. Lots of amazing things were covered in one page of words. :)

Second, of course, is dear Pixie (er, Lady Cynthia) herself. She may be small, but she definitely has an enormous presence when it comes to who and what she cares about. Oh, and count me in as someone who finds "petite flat-chested sweeties" to be adorably amazing.

Shame that Pixie loses out, but what an honorable stance to take, in allowing Annie and Alice to be together. But there again all we ever got was normally hints of what went on between Pixie and Annie, so we never knew what actually occurred. Pixie needs a strong hand to guide her, so lets hope she finds some one quickly so as to keep her in line. I loved the authenticity of the scene showing the hardships that were endured, but was surprised that Pixie had never heard the rumors about Berlin or even worked that one out for her self exactly what was going on. Really looking forward to the next chapter.

Rgds Al

I am glad that you enjoyed this. It took an unexpected direction in so far as I was nor planning on Pixie losing Annie, but sometimes stories take on a life of their own.

Well, I took on board your comment about midgets, so am glad you approve. Yes, an awful lot happens here, and I hope you will enjoy the final chapter.

You will have noticed that there is a certain naïveté in our heroine, but I suspect she knew what Berlin meant. Ido hope you will enjoy the final chapter.

This episode brings back Dot, the sweet working class girl. In the last episode, Pixie did a deep dive into all fetishes imaginable, so deep that she reached a rare orgasm in the end.

In contrast, Pixie makes love to Dot in a pure, selfless way. Dot feels the difference between their earlier playful explorations and this tender emotional moment.

Alice is also back on the scene, helping Pixie and Annie supporting the working class families get through the general strike, a task that hapless union leader fails to do and even opposes on principle, just because the church is involved.

In contrast, the minister of the church recognizes what is right and what is wrong. He blesses Pixie and Annie's romantic union, a good 50 years before homosexuality was being decriminalized.

Instead of just taking a happily-ever-after for granted, Pixie looks out for others. She cedes her place to Alice, Annie's other lover.

Society could tolerate a relationship between two women of the working/middle class, albeit tenuously. A liaison between an aristocrat and a working class girl could only be lived in disguise, and would therefore remain unhappy.

Therefore Pixie makes the sacrifice of giving Annie, the love of her life, to another deserving woman.

Thank you, Amadeus, this was a hard one to write, as I wanted to keep Annie, but that was where the story took itself, writing is like that sometimes xx

Great writing Pixie. I love that you brought your wonderful talent with history to bring the general strike into the story so naturally. Ever onward and upward, I look forward, as ever to your next offering. Thank you. xxxxx

Thank you so much my darling Evie xxxxx

Again my compliment for your plot so well written so well researched...

Thank you so much, Reading xxxxx