We settled down just before dusk to wait for whatever might come.

I was nearest the giant steps; next me Edith; then Thora, and last Stanton.
"Night fell.

After a time the eastern sky began to lighten, and we knew that the moon was rising; grew lighter still, and the orb peeped over the sea; swam into full sight.

I glanced at Edith and then at Thora.

My wife was intently listening.