He left the horse playing the water and stood beside the woman lying reading on the shore.

'Oh, Burt this story is amazing! Two lovers on a barren beach, embraced by the luxurious warm sea waters, oblivious to all around.'

'You got that right.' 

'Look, even the clouds romantically depict and venerate their passion.' 

'Yeah . . . passion.'

'We should read this together, embrace the author's vision. Be one with his words.'

'Deborah the rental was only for one hour; I have to get the horse back.'