I do believe it was a thief, and she was terrified." "Of course, and upon such a thing is grafted a story of a vampyre, and the marks of his teeth being in her neck, and all the circumstantial particulars." "Yes, yes." "Good morning, Mr.Bannerworth." Henry bade the gentleman good morning, and much vexed at the publicity which the affair had already obtained, he set spurs to his horse, determined that he would speak to no one else upon so uncomfortable a theme.

Several attempts were made to stop him, but he only waved his hand and trotted on, nor did he pause in his speed till he reached the door of Mr.Chillingworth, the medical man whom he intended to consult.
Henry knew that at such a time he would be at home, which was the case, and he was soon closeted with the man of drugs.

Henry begged his patient hearing, which being accorded, he related to him at full length what had happened, not omitting, to the best of his remembrance, any one particular.

When he had concluded his narration, the doctor shifted his position several times, and then said,-- "That's all ?" "Yes--and enough too." "More than enough, I should say, my young friend.

You astonish me." "Can you form any supposition, sir, on the subject ?" "Not just now.