The same man she'd seen before her meeting with Reed?

And immediately the practice resumed, with Reed playing as before.

He ended his partnership with Reed for good in 1985.

Even if she caught up with Reed, what were the chances that he'd fill her in?

All the same, she found herself longing to be hooked up with Reed again.

Then you go with Reed and the others down to the carriage.

The words, for some reason, rang a bell with Reed.

He was the man you saw with Reed the night before the launch.

Finally the river got deeper, but was thick with reeds.

Not until the other day, with Reed in deep reflection about the winding river we ride.