A Tale of Two Choices

At that moment the front doors of Loxley Manor burst open and Peter entered with characteristic exuberance.

"I take it you got my letter Mama. Edmund, darling brother. How could I possibly pass up your 21st birthday party."

Edmund snorted a greeting, clenching and unclenching his fists.

"I have a surprise for you both. Actually, for all my family. Is Father around? How about Meg?"

Lady Withenstrop paled. "What does this surprise concern?" she asked, "I'm feeling a little faint."

"Well mother, well brother..."