yes--of course, helpful!Mycroft was just being helpful and filling a void in Anthea's life. I was just kidding about the pimping. . . .
You've created plenty of character happiness for all the ladies so far--you should be proud. Agree on Sarah. And I have to say, in truth, I just have always assumed Mrs. H. has a string of broken-hearted male lovers, one of whom she left her no-good husband for, so . . . all's well. Bests.