Answer: Gray billowing clouds above our heads, the howling wind and thunder in our ears, we donned our ponchos, ready.
Im also not sure if this is right.
That statement is false
They tried to impress each other by bragging about all kind of belonging to show which of them is more rich and successful.
They did stare at each other but it's only to show that they're not willing to lower themselves in front of the other.
Winston is attracted to her as well as feels genuine sympathy for someone else is pain. At the same time he is terrified of her because he thinks she could be part of the thought police.
Answer:
cherishes her rare worldly experiences.