Chapter Nine
The Measure Of Things
My first real visitor arrived around noon. I heard Frau Baxter welcome him on the porch, just moments after the final two workman had departed in their van.
Come in quickly Raymond! she called, You will drown out there!
I had sensed the daylight fade somewhat, but failed to hear the rain begin. Only now did I notice the pitter-patter on the window glass, then I heard two groups of footsteps on the stairs. Surely she was not bringing this man to see me, chained as I was to my bed? I turned my head away from the door not wanting to see him enter my privacy.
So, here is Celine, Frau Baxter!
I could not help but turn my head back to put a face to this gentle voice while Frau Baxter got busy removing the locks from my bonds. He was quite tall and t
