Neither of the children felt comfortable, but neither would own it.
"Isn't this heaps of fun, Beth?"
"Yes, heaps, Julia."
Then each of them let a great sigh escape. Silence prevailed for awhile. All the world seemed asleep. Such stillness was terrifying to the children.
"Are you asleep, Julia?"
"No, but I thought you were."
Again they were quiet until it had grown pitch dark.
"I can't sleep."
"Neither can I, but it's fun, isn't it?"
"It's a sperience, Julia."