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For more privacy and serenity, she buys a condo in a small building of four units. Her building is in the woods. When she goes to bed, she leaves the shades in her bedroom window open so that she can wake to the morning light through the trees. The light from her nightlight reflects off the leaves, and she can see the outlines of the nearest trees even at night. The light also shines into her neighbor?s bedroom window. He keeps his shades open as well, because he too enjoys waking up to the sight of the trees. He’s bothered by the light, however — kept awake by it. He bangs on the thin wall between their bedrooms. She feels she needs the light on for security, but he is disturbed by it. Neither is able to sleep.