Lithuanian tales, #3: 'Colours'

‘Colours’ is another short story I wrote in September 2000 (and recently rediscovered!) on coming back from my first extended period in Lithuania - here lightly edited for publication.

Fritz’s horse had stumbled twice now, but still he urged her on at a smart trot. The path was a track in the wet sand, strengthened by pebbles brought up from the beach. I…