But why ?' "'Because during the last few nights I have always, about three in the morning, heard a low, clear whistle.

I am a light sleeper, and it has awakened me.

I cannot tell where it came from--perhaps from the next room, perhaps from the lawn.

I thought that I would just ask you whether you had heard it.' "'No, I have not.

It must be those wretched gipsies in the plantation.' "'Very likely.