‘I never knew my grandparents. All four died before I was born.’
Emma suppressed the urge to express regret on Janet’s behalf, preferring to let her friend enjoy the moment. Tomorrow’s civil disobedience could bring trouble for all of them.
The planned stroll along the beach became an extended sea-walk, Emma also hitching up her skirt to join Janet in deeper water. The unruffled bay waters exuded a serenity neither woman had experienced during recent weeks, triggering occasional comments on natural beauty rather than intense discussion of the forthcoming meeting and demonstration. Taking advantage of the prolonged silences, Emma focused on the silky caress of saltwater on bare skin as she sank her toes into rippled sand and the mingling of warm air and cool seawater as her hands trawled
