“That was from my deep weariness. Yes, I slept ‘like death’ all night. But I will venture to say that you did not, David Lindsay. You look as if you had been interviewed by an unpleasant ghost!” said Gloria lightly.

“I have!” replied David Lindsay, with an assumed solemnity that imposed upon his companion.

“What!”

“I have.”

“Do you know what I asked you?”

“Yes.”

“And you say you have?”

“Yes.”

“Been interviewed by a ghost?”

“Yes.”