Oh, boy. What a request. Asking Samantha to talk Louisa into her and de Grave… Will she support her cousin even though she has major misgivings about de Grave. Love or tough love, which fits better here?

Great job twisting the situation so she is being comforting and nice then WHAMMO she’s roped into this awkward situation.

Eek! Now Sam might have to play as the link between the two tugging forces. I wouldn’t like to be in her shoes. I really like the reference to ‘bitter crones’. You could really picture them like that. : )