Samuel thought about this for a moment, and then said, "She was excellent, beautiful, and unique." He looked out at the ocean. "She is beautiful and unique, I should say. I love her very much."

He gazed at the girl walking across the sand ahead of him, his eyes full of tenderness. It had been a long time since he'd been able to really look at her. Having her around, seeing her bright, flower-like face, made his heart feel so content. Indeed, his thoughts had long been filled ...