: A moment of madness and other stories (vol. 2 of 3) by Marryat Florence - English fiction 19th century; Short stories English

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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

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.

'No, no! pray do not,' cried Bessie, clinging to me. 'What are you doing? It might come into the room.'

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