“Yes, you're right,” said Sally. “Several years ago, when the lighthouse keepers worked here, they often had to row people back ashore after they'd been caught by the tide.”
“Now, there's no one here but us,” said Bill, looking around.
Holding hands, they made their way back along the beach towards where they had left the car.
“Would you like a coffee or something before we drive back? I see the café is still open,” said Bill.
“Yes please,” replied Sally. “It'll help to warm us up.”
“What time do you close?” he asked the cafe owner, as he ordered two mugs of coffee.
“Oh, I hang around until everyone has gone home,” she replied. “I'll be closing very shortly now, but don't rush away, I still have some clearing up to do.”
“I've had a lovely day, Bill” Sally sipped her coffee. “Everyth
