“I am quite myself; in fact, I am almost as good as new.”
“I don’t mean physically.”
“And mentally as well. My mind is as clear as it ever was.”
“I know, Jack; but you are far away from the influence which has so controlled you. That is what I mean.”
“It is a mighty good thing that I am.” Armstrong spoke with emphasis.
“For the time being, no doubt; but soon you will be able to return to it.”
“I shall never return to it.”
Helen looked up quickly. Armstrong’s words were spoken so forcibly that they startled her.
“You must go back to it,” she replied, with equal emphasis; “it is your life, and you must go back.”
“I have passed through the experience once and for all time.”