I was on guard, and yet I slept.

All that I can say is that I didn't mean to, and I tried to avoid it; but it was over me before I knew it.

Anyhow, it is done now; and can't be undone.

Probably some day we may understand it all; but now let us try to get at some idea of what has happened.

Tell me what you remember!" The effort to recollect seemed to stimulate her; she became calmer as she spoke: "I was asleep, and woke suddenly with the same horrible feeling on me that Father was in great and immediate danger.