"The room you see when you first open the door," Ran explained. "The floor is marble and there is a grand fireplace of the same materials. If it had not been for the storm, I should not have taken the liberty of entering."

Ran backed up so that Ran-kun could get past her into the hallway. She watched him hunt around in the cupboard before reaching for the switch. The sudden darkness made her blink. Hastily, Ran turned the switch on again -- and felt something of her concern lift as the light flooded back. "But this is marvellous!"