No, do not ask me.

Think what you will.
Do not fear to think even the most not-improbable.

Goodnight." In the hall two of the maids came to me, and asked if they or either of them might not sit up with Miss Lucy.

They implored me to let them, and when I said it was Dr.Van Helsing's wish that either he or I should sit up, they asked me quite piteously to intercede with the 'foreign gentleman'.

I was much touched by their kindness.