31/53 Then I will sleep!" And almost at the word she gave a deep sigh of relief, and sank back, asleep. She never stirred, but slept on and on in a deep, tranquil, life-giving, health-giving sleep. Her lips were slightly parted, and her breast rose and fell with the regularity of a pendulum. There was a smile on her face, and it was evident that no bad dreams had come to disturb her peace of mind. I sent a short wire to Van Helsing and to Arthur, telling them of the excellent result of the operation. |