I tried to slide into blackness again, but I heard a soft voice urging me to wake up. There was a pungent odor right under my nose, and I turned my head to escape it, but couldn't. "No!" I ordered."I think she is waking up, brother.""Good. She has had a nasty blow to her head, and I feared for her life," a man's voice declared, still in soft tones. I was thankful he was being considerate of my headache. I felt myself being lifted into strong arms. "What are you doing, brother?" I heard the same female voice as earlier."I am taking this lady inside so I can properly look after her injury, Nellie. Will you run ahead and turn down the bed in the guest room, please…?""I can walk," I heard myself say, but my voice sounded strange and it echoed within my head."I think I had best carry you, Miss."I did not feel like arguing, but wondered where I was. I couldn't even recall what happened to me. "Call my sister, Gail Winters." I managed to get the words out."Gail Winters…? I don't know anyone of that name, Miss.
