Behind her, Katri said, “Anna? Wait a moment – don’t go yet. Couldn’t you please tell me what it is that’s happened to you?” When Anna didn’t answer, Katri went on. “Don’t you know what I’m talking about?” “Oh yes, I know,” Anna replied, and her voice was altered; it was a voice of compassion. “I know what you’re talking about. What’s happened to me is that I can no longer see the ground.”

