You know that it was the result of an accident ?" "I have heard so," he replied gravely.
She clutched at his arm.
"Come," she said.
Side by side they walked the entire length of the terrace.

When they reached the corner, they were met with a fierce gust of wind.

She battled along, and he followed her.

They were looking inland now.
There were no lights visible--nothing but dark, chaotic emptiness.

From somewhere below him he could hear the wind in the tree-tops.
"This way," she directed.