she came in from the rain, walking in the hills
for hours. they come most sundays, some all legs
and boots.
very wet.
left her gear outside, still had her coat on. where
are the toilets. i told her.
I have to go outside?
yes.
she complained.
it is raining.i shall get wet!
yes.
she has been before and had observed that she felt too old for this.
i smiled at her with fondness.
sbm.