There was a pause.

Now a weird flash turned night into day and showed every little grass-blade, separate and distinct, that grew about their feet.

And it showed three white, startled faces, too.

A deep peal of thunder went rolling and tumbling down the heavens and lost itself in sullen rumblings in the distance.

A sweep of chilly air passed by, rustling all the leaves and snowing the flaky ashes broadcast about the fire.