Charming! This story drew me into Toby's world immediately, with its distinctive voice and lush detail and clever place names (Great Wallop! Pinchley Bottom!). I loved the sense of magic about their encounters, first in Eileen's territory, then in Toby's, and the sense of humor in the description of Eileen's potential suitors. (Five wives! Bad luck!) Also, something about Eileen petrifying Tobias' mother really struck me--why haven't I seen that before? What a profoundly logical thing to do, to buy yourself a bit more time! In a word, I found this story absolutely charming, and I can't wait to find out who you are. Brava! Maggie