Camille is sleeping on
the plank that runs along the port side of the dinghy. A wet Bay Island Hotel
towel covers her torso up to her neck. It is spread lengthwise over her. Her
legs below the calves lie exposed. Bruno is lying on the plank opposite.
Himanshu is on the floor between the two. Baath is sitting on the plank, unable
to sleep. He looks up at the dark sky. It shows no sign of clearing. The thick
clouds hang low. Rama Rao Sr is at the tiller. Rama Rao Jr sleeps with the
tarpaulin