I touched her.

She started on seeing me.

"Go away, Cassy, for God's sake! How came you out of bed ?" "Hush! Tell me!" And I went down on the floor beside her.

"Was he dead when they found us ?" She nodded.
"What was said?
Did you hear ?" "They said he must have made a violent effort to save you.

The side of the chaise was torn.