We Understand Each Other
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"I believe I will lie down," she said finally. "Is that the place you have chosen, beyond those trees?"
"Yes; let me help you up; the blankets are both yours. I shall not need any."
I stood and watched her move across through the mingled shade and sun, until her slender form finally disappeared behind the screen of undergrowth. Once she had glanced about, pausing as though some thought had occurred suddenly, but did not speak. I was left alone.
