The House of The Vampire by George Sylvester Viereck Chapter 27 Page 6

not yet have come in response to his note! What mysterious power, what dim presentiment of his friend’s plight had led him hither? But why did he linger so long in Reginald’s room, instead of hastening to greet him? Cautiously he drew nearer. This time he caught Jack’s words:

“It would be very convenient and pleasant. Still, some way, I feel that it is not right for me, of all men, to take his place here.”

“That need not concern you,” Reginald deliberately replied; “the dear boy expressed the desire to leave me within a fortnight. I think he will go to some private sanitarium. His nerves are frightfully overstrained.”

“This seems hardly surprising after the terrible attack he had when you read your play.”