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| ‘SENT TO HIS DEATH!’—Continued, | [1] |
| LOST IN THE MARSHES, | [21] |
| THE INVISIBLE TENANTS OF RUSHMERE, | [93] |
| AMY’S LOVER, | [147] |
| LEOPOLD-FERDINAND, DUC DE BRABANT, | [185] |
| LITTLE WHITE SOULS, | [211] |
SENT TO HIS DEATH
(Continued).
I had been dreaming of the ghost, and was conscious in a moment, and sitting up in bed. Whatever I had thought of Bessie’s tales before, I believed them now, for I could distinctly hear the low, gasping breath which follows an inordinate fit of sobbing, drawn apparently close to us.
‘What time is it?’ I exclaimed.
‘It is just three. I have been listening to it for some time, but did not like to rouse you till I was sure. Is the door locked?’
‘Yes; but I will unlock it at once,’ I said, springing out of bed.