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Chapter 4

Now that I began to feel less cold, I was dismayed to discover that my earlier fear was returning. The room was still, but it was not comforting. Quite the opposite. Irritated by this, I tried to analyze it, but could not identify any cause for the feeling. It was at this point that the heat, drying me, now caused some of the mud that covered me to crack as it dried. Quickly I stripped, throwing my clothes in a heap on the floor. I looked down at myself with disgust. Somehow, fine mud had gotten through the clothes.

Water, I thought.I need a wash.

The idea of going outside into the rain did not commend itself. Not only was it cold out there, but going outside would mean having to deal with that door again. I looked around and noticed for the first time a candle and holder on the mantelpiece.

Brilliant! I lit the candle and decided to explore the cottage.