'I thought I was lying in my chamber at Wuthering Heights.

Because I'm weak, my brain got confused, and I screamed unconsciously.

Don't say anything; but stay with me.

I dread sleeping: my dreams appal me.' 'A sound sleep would do you good, ma'am,' I answered: 'and I hope this suffering will prevent your trying starving again.' 'Oh, if I were but in my own bed in the old house!' she went on bitterly, wringing her hands.

'And that wind sounding in the firs by the lattice.
Do let me feel it--it comes straight down the moor--do let me have one breath!' To pacify her I held the casement ajar a few seconds.