"Lmp, how in the WORLD did you know that I was going to have the merchant come back????"
Thought I'd check in quick one last time before we drive off to Drummond Island. At to your question, Immy, you kind of left the merchant open as a plot point to be called back into action at any time, so I've been intending to make use of him for quite a while.
Thanks, Helen, for your encouragement and high regard. Back at ya!