She attempted to inch back against the wall but found herself as far back as she could go.  She hesitated a moment and then spoke.  She didn't know if she could trust her voice or even if he was really wanting an answer.  She met his eyes in the darkness and swallowed again.  She was definitely scared witless at this point.  "I was taking a leisurely stroll.  What do you think I was doing?"  she wasn't nice and proper.  She was sarcastic.  She couldn't help it.  She felt like lashing out.