The House of The Vampire by George Sylvester Viereck Chapter 10 Page 5

“It was certainly good of you to come. In fact, you make me very glad. I feel that I need you to-night — I don’t know why. The feeling came suddenly — suddenly as you. I only know I need you. How long can you stay?”

“I must leave you to-morrow morning. I have to hustle somewhat. You know my examinations are taking place in a day or two and I’ve got to cram up a lot of things.”

“Still,” remarked Ernest, “your visit will repay you for the loss of time. Clarke will read to us to-night his masterpiece.”

“What is it?”

“I don’t know. I only know it’s the real thing. It’s worth all the wisdom bald-headed professors may administer to you in concentrated doses at five thousand a year.”