I cannot say that in real life I have noticed it,--the perception of this surprising fact belongs--" "To me!" said the phantom.

The Haunted Man continued, in a despairing tone:-- "I see the influence of this in the magazines and daily papers; I see weak imitators rise up and enfeeble the world with senseless formula.
I am getting tired of it.

It won't do, Charles! it won't do!" and the Haunted Man buried his head in his hands and groaned.

The figure looked down upon him sternly: the portrait in the frontispiece frowned as he gazed.
"Wretched man," said the phantom, "and how have these things affected you ?" "Once I laughed and cried, but then I was younger.

Now, I would forget them if I could." "Have then your wish.