18/25 The dreadful being held on by my hair. I tried to get away, but it dragged me back--a brutal thing it was. Oh, then at that moment, Henry, I felt as if something strange took place in my brain, and that I was going mad! I saw those glazed eyes close to, mine--I felt a hot, pestiferous breath upon my face--help--help!" "Hush! my Flora, hush! Look at me." "I am calm again. It fixed its teeth in my throat. |