While thankfully not one of the two agents I'm waiting to hear back from about their requests to read my whole manuscript, I did recieve a reply from an agent I'd almost forgotten that I'd written to.  Her rejection was so nice, I've decided to share it.

Dear Russell,

Thank you for sending me PANDORA WOLFE: THE CHRONOMANCER'S DAUGHTER.

While I enjoyed reading your work, which stood out from the many we receive,
I’m afraid I didn’t feel strongly enough about the story to take it
further, although I think you write very well. I'm sorry not to be writing
with better news. I hope another agent feels differently.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to consider your material and I wish
you every success with your writing.

A very gentle let down, leaving me feeling that at least she liked my style.

Of course I would prefer acceptance to rejection but it they are going to say no, they could do worse than this agent did.

Anyhow, onwards and upwards.