Wonderful story, Raine. All of the details and references to contemporary items (Canadian stove) really makes your world come alive for the reader. I look forward to reading more tales of the adventures of Mr. Uruquat.
BTW, if you are flying in late 1916, please send me a PM.
“With Major Lawrence, mercy is a passion. With me it is merely good manners. You may judge which motive is the more reliable.”