Anne was glad to leave that alley, and even when she did, she looked around as if afraid someone would tell her off or worse, as if she had just committed a crime.

By the time they had made it down to the beach, she was more at ease. "Come! The water can't touch our toes!" she said and she took Ellie's hand and ran over to the water side. She stood as close to the water as she could. Then, when a wave came rolling in, she skipped backwards to avoid her feet touching the water.