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What struck me about Charles is he seemed to show more affection for Emma in death than he ever seemed to do in life.

I was also interested in seeing how the Townsfolk all just take advantage of the situation. The Music Teacher collecting fees for services never rendered but presumed as part of the affair cover-up.

I agree that there was no one you really identified with in this tale, rather you really were playing the role of one of the voyuers of the town - in the know, but keeping discreet.