As entertaining this chapter was, I have to tell you (which you might already know, but still) that although Victorian men didn't necessarily value a woman's mind, they valued their company and virtue. And yes, in William's eyes Buffy is not viruous nor a lady, but still, manners were the most important thing. I seriously doubt an educated gentleman would have blatantly said that he was glad to have some sensible company because there was a man present. Also I don't think he'd be ever so presumptuous as to ASK if he were to sleep with Buffy. He'd probably ask Xander very quietly, where was Buffy's room and sneaked in being dead sure he would not be denied anything.

Author's Response: I think that as in so many aspects of life, everyone has different views. A woman's role in Victorian society was complex. The whole of Victorian society was complex! These were people who wrapped their furniture legs in material so no one should have lustful thoughts about sex! And repressed sex is at the basis of all Dickens and every other Victorian writer. Their manners were not our manners and there was no mercy for a girl in any strata of society who got pregnant out of marriage. To William, Buffy is nothing more or less than a whore and he will treat her as such.

Well, it seems we've taken care of all the squelchy demons around, and I wonder how tomorrow will go for them, too. Great chapter.

I love the turn this is taking with William and Buffy. Can't wait for more please.

good update

Oh! The ending is foreshadowing sexy things, yes? LOL Only jesting... Unless you want to surprise us! This chapter was very cute and had a lot of funny lines, so great job!:)

Lovely update.

;-) And here I wondered how good Buffy would drive :) Were you supposed to hit that metal sign as we came into town? But if Buffy hit the sign I think of she only followed a dear tradition ;-) Yeah - it was the sign. William's first meeting with the rest of the Scoobies? Fun :)