A Very Merry Grey Christmas

Hi Elke,

I loved your basic idea and the characters come across in a succinct, funny and original way.

I personally think a short like this would work better with a unity of time and place that puts the reader in the thick of the action - perhaps the jailhouse conversation in full. As a style this anecdotal, almost conversational construct you have used doesn't grab me by the jugular.

Overall, I think the strong characters and fun story outweigh the limitations of the chosen structure.

Always a pleasure to read your stuff as you have a witty world view. I still remember your obeservations on the Scottish from the Periene.

Kindest regards

Nick