We have done everything we can to uncover the identity of the mystery quill, to no avail. And Mr. Jaunty P. Quills is not helpful. This is what we get for allowing a porcupine this kind of power. Shana warned us not to give him access, but Kim and I were just so certain he’d do a good job. So alas, now we’re in a bit of a pickle.

But as it so happens, I know some amateur sleuths and I’ve enlisted some assistance at uncovering the mystery quill’s identity. They are pretty busy, but they worked me into their tight schedules, which is nice considering I created them. But whatever.

I gave them the clues and off they went. They’re back with their information now so without further ado, I give you the Ladies’ Amateur Sleuth Society.

We were rather excited to be given such an important task and feel most honored that you thought of us. It was a most difficult mystery and to be completely truthful, we could not agree on a single thing. In fact, Willow believes Meg and I have had complete leave of our senses. And Charlotte refused to participate all together, something about being denied a happy ending. Needless to say it was a difficult tast, but we were up for the challenge. We attempted first to put ourselves in the mindset of a porcupine, which admittedly is rather difficult. We have photographs of our findings and submit to you our proposed Mystery Quills.

Legendary Loch Ness Monster?

Or did Mr. Quills go a bit more wild with

Perhaps he was a bit more elegant

And if he were really crafty he might have secured

Thank you to the Jaunty Quills for giving us this opportunity, I do hope we’ve been of assistance.

Um….thanks, Amelia. I can’t believe Charlotte wouldn’t cooperate. That certainly doesn’t bode well for her upcoming book. Wow, I’m not really sure what to do with these suggestions. I mean they could certainly be right, we are talking about a porcupine here. But I’m fairly certain we’re really looking for an actual author here. Granted Jane Austen was an author, but unless some of the other Jaunties have skills I’m unaware of, I’m fairly certain none of us can speak to her. And I don’t have the heart to tell Amelia and the others that Jane has been gone for many years now. Well, it was worth a short, but I guess we’re on our own to solve this mystery. We need your help though, so keep the guesses coming because we’re just at a loss.

I do have it on good authority that with the unveiling of the mystery quill will come a great contest with a fabulous prize. So stay tuned for more clues and details as they become available.