I am so tired." They were at the summit of the bluff, looking out over the lake, now a mere darker blot.

They could hear the dash of waves below them along the edge of sand.

But in the opposite direction rose a somewhat higher ridge on which trees grew, completely excluding the view beyond.

Between the branches the distant sky still retained a purple tinge from the sinking sun, leaving the impression that it was much lighter up there.

West felt the importance of gaining a view inland before the closing down of night obscured everything, and therefore reluctantly left her alone there while he made his way to the top of the ridge.