I had to speak that night and in a large hall, too, and I found my voice to be clearer and stronger than usual, and found, also, that I spoke with much less effort than usual.

I was sure partial fasting during the day was bearing fruits in the evening, and I was right, as subsequent evening experiences proved to me.

I had rather dreaded that hunger gripes would make my night a sleepless one, but it didn't happen.

I may have dreamed longing dreams about victuals, but I tore off eight solid hours of unbridled and--I dare say--uproarious rest..