There was a pause, and then came the query again,
"Is that you?"
"Yes, can't you hear my voice?"
"It does n't sound like your voice. Is anything the matter?"
"No, nothing. I don't understand what you mean."
She hesitated again and then answered,
"It—it made me almost afraid."
"It's your nerves. Did you sleep well?"
"Yea. And is Ben all right?"
"Yes."