they landed on a stretch of not-quite beach , a narrow strip of dry earth dotted with patches of scrubby grass . until i had found them i lived alone - i had n't been frightened of myself , but i was scared that no one would ever accept me . we now know he was wrong , but for ten years he suffered every day . i walked over and started to look at each dress . once again , im being naturally suspicious . and there was something that bothered her ... 