She had gotten very close to Barbara the last time she stopped to get her bearings, and she watched from behind a tree as Barbara tucked the compass into a pocket of her shorts and started walking again. She topped a low rise and then disappeared into what must be a ravine on the other side. Kimberley was just about ready to follow when she heard Barbara shriek. Had she come across a snake? Then Kimberley heard a babble of male voices, all shouting advice and warnings, “Get her! She’s headed that way! Grab her, you idiots! Look out!” There was a loud male grunt of pain, another shriek from Barbara, and then the sounds of a struggle, punctuated by more grunts and curses. Kimberley was impressed. She hadn’t thought that Barbara had known even half of the words she was using. Finally, the sou
