I started running into the rooms downstairs shouting for him to come out. Each bellow bringing a squeal of fear from the maid as she tried to avoid th... crazy man. There was nobody here. I was just coming to my senses when I saw her at the telephone and I grabbed her arm. She dropped it from nerveless fingers. ‘Maria. Why don’t you make our guest some iced tea.’ Victoria. I slowly swivelled my head to see her standing at the top of the stairs. She was positively lounging against the wall,. ‘Is that it?’ she asked brightly, sitting up and resuming the mask she had shown to the world since Nik had been given a life sentence. ‘Why don’t you go to the farm if you’re feeling claustrophobic in this room,’ he looked around at the clutter of her life. He didn’t think she had thrown anything away since high school. ‘No,’ she shook her head with a soft laugh, ‘I am not ready for that.’ ‘I wouldn’t be happy if you were to dash off somewhere alone, if that is what you are thinking,’ he said. Mike handed over his jacket and insisted that she put it on. She looked very funny in the oversized garment, with the sleeves covering her hands and the waist extending past the bottom of her shorts, but at least she quit shivering."You're gonna have to keep a jacket or two at my room. If you get yourself sick that's not gonna do anyone any good."Ruthie and Mike sat in the literature class together and had lunch together. Since the day was still very dreary and chilly, Ruthie had no desire to. Glancing at Jez she saw her glazed look and parted thighs. Val’s heart beat guiltily. “ We’re not far from Eden Camp now Jez.” She said softly.Having just found their cabin they hadn’t wasted time before seeking refreshment after the long drive down but first they had made themselves look right for the Eden Club set.Valerie and Jez walked into the Eden Club bar where at around mid-day it was relatively peaceful with just the tinkle of soft jazz piano blending with a low chatter of pre-luncheon.