Problem: Asian language . After about 10 minutes someone going the other direction stopped and helped us out , and we were on our way . I was surprised how big a difference the chains made . We took them off after the pass , only to put them back on 10 minutes later after we could nt make it up another hill . Once we got to the field the skiing was great .

Why were the people struggling ?

A: They could not read the language the signposts were in

Problem: So they sent us off to the hospital . I went home , picked up E. , grabbed the portable DVD player and some books , and we went to check in Colin . He got the full complement -- chest x - ray , blood draw , IV , and another breathing treatment .

Why did the narrator grab so many items ?

A: They were going to be at the medical place for a long time .

Problem: Her words are rasped , her voice lost in pain and fear . " I feel like I should mourn , you know . " He nodded , yes , perhaps she should mourn , but mourn herself , because as surely as the other her lie dead by her own hand , this woman , this lovely creature had been murdered by his .

What was the reason for her death ?

A:
She was murdered .