Conway never exactly remembered how he and the others arrived at the monastery, or how they were greeted and led into the grounds. The thin air was dream-like and matched the light blue of the sky. With every breath and every glance, he took in a deep, relaxing feeling that made him unaware of Mallinson's uneasiness, Barnard's witty comments, and Miss Brinklow, who looked like a lady well prepared for the worst. He just about remembered being surprised at finding the inside of the monastery spacious, well warmed, and quite clean.

• The atmosphere at the monastery made Conway not notice how his friends were acting.
• The atmosphere at the monastery made Conway feel bored and tired.
• The atmosphere at the monastery made Conway stop caring about how he got there.
• The atmosphere at the monastery made Conway feel uneasy about being there.