Condoms are not the only protection a girl has ….I remember I used to take a walking stick ,ha,ha. Well written. The husbands trepidation shows through but he falls short of taking her to wherever.

Nice little hints throughout at the steampunk world that surrounds this essentially normal human relationship…

Tantalising questions ripe for sequelling – who is Red Robb? Why is tram health and safety questionable? What’s with the umbrella?

Very nice indeed – MH :)

I have to echo Marli, if the husband is so concerned… go with her!

the husband is building a two-way communication device in the study, so he can’t go with her! :P nice established relationship, some dark villain, and some mistrust. This could become a series!

She seems to know that her journey on the Spider won’t go well.
Yes, I like the essentially normal relationship within the Steampunk world. Not really a gaslight romance (m still excited to hear from this couple and the Jack the Ripper type Red Robb.

What a cad! A gentleman would have accompanied his lady, though this gentlewoman can clearly look after herself.

definitely digg the steampunk vibe, without being overt / blatant about it. Great dialogue as well, very easy to follow.