He began to nod gently.

Vanamee touched his arm.
"Asleep, sir ?" The other started, rubbing his eyes.
"Upon my word, I believe I was." "Better go to bed, sir.

I am not tired.

I think I shall sit out here a little longer." "Well, perhaps I would be better off in bed.

YOUR bed is always ready for you here whenever you want to use it." "No--I shall go back to Quien Sabe--later.