It
was a peaceful morning, at first. That was all the reason Joseph
required to fuel his explorations. The leaves rustled gently on the
trees of the forest, and only the dimmest moonlight passed through
the treetops. Having rained the day before, the very air was enough
to excite his senses. A tender chill in the autumn breeze served only
to warm his heart. He would be out between the trees in the dimmest
of hours; sacrificing some rest yet feeling invigorated for it.
Spending
time out there was