it will be too risky to scramble down to get it , so we keep climbing . i need to be free of the long shadow cast by jack . because for half an instant , i almost accepted . 'then we shall start to-morrow . the comment had not called for a response . nick wondered why her skin took on such a pale tone when she 'd seemed so flushed and healthy a moment ago . she turned around to face me , a wide smile on her lips . 