Odor of Verbena

I really thought Odor of Verbena was a great short story. It was easy to relate to the characters, understand the plot, and was intriguing enough to keep my attention. If it was published today in a magazine, I would read and follow the series. I thought Bayard was very courageous and strong to face death in the face and stay true to his principles. Drusilla reminded me of the wild girls in Louis Lamor western books that I read growing up. She had her own demons that haunted her that she could not lay to rest. She couldn't love anyone because she never let go of her anger at losing her fiance. It was interesting to get to know more about Colonel Satoris who I used to think of as kind, but now think of as callous. It was a nice break in between The Sound and the Fury and Absalom, Absalom which are not so easy reads.