"Tell me what is wrong with this house?
What occurred last night ?" "I am not altogether sure myself," I said, striving to speak quietly, and holding her hands tight, "But I will tell you all I know, after you have explained.

Were you disturbed ?" "Yes, but I hardly comprehend what was reality, and what dream.

I slept some, I am sure, lying pressed upon the bed.

At first I thought that was impossible, I was so frightened, and I had so much to think about, but found myself too utterly exhausted to keep awake.

Yet my slumber was fitful, and filled with dreams.