This is a nightmare and it will soon be over." "You are saying that," said the other, "merely to convince yourself.
It is now becoming apparent to you that this is not a dream.

If dreams exist, it was a dream which you left, but you have now become awake.

If you really think it is a dream, then do as I tell you--come with me and leave it, because you must admit that this part of the dream is at least very unpleasant." "It is not very pleasant," assented Brenton.

As he spoke the bewildered servants came rushing up the stairs, picked up their fallen mistress, and laid her on a sofa.

They rubbed her hands and dashed water in her face.