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So, after a bit more arm taking and smiling happily at each other, we're into the last third of the book, with another reference from Anthony about how splendid Bill is and how they can take on the world together and some banter that, if two of my 'lads' were spouting it, would be seen as flirtatious.

Then they share a bed at an inn. Yes, you read that right and no, it wasn't unusual for the time, so don't read too much into it. Bill goes out like a light, snoring, while Anthony lies awake thinking - allegedly about the murder, but who knows? At the end, they part, Anthony slightly sad and hoping Bill won't see the girl he fancies for a while, while equally hoping that another murder will throw he and Bill together again.

In my mind, Bill and he meet again, by which point Bill has realised where his affections truly lie. You can get the rest...

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Date: 2015-02-23 12:05 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bigolarthurfan.livejournal.com
I've always found interesting the line of reasoning, used for behavior or language, that things were different then and yes, they shared beds (or whatever) and it was of course all innocent. Were I what we today call a Gay man back in whatever time, I'd sure be taking advantage of social conventions allowing such intimacies.

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Date: 2015-02-23 07:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] charliecochrane.livejournal.com
LOL In my mind's eye, I carry on the story where Milne ended it and you can guess the rest.

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Date: 2015-03-01 08:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] stevie-carroll.livejournal.com
There definitely ought to have been a sequel to that book.

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Date: 2015-03-02 03:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] charliecochrane.livejournal.com
I have it written in my head!
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