Word: stephen
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...room-mate was Stephen Maymore. As I write, I can see him - yes, as he appeared to me on that terrible night! I shall never forget, to my dying day, under what circumstances I saw him last...
...were Juniors when what I am about to relate occurred. Stephen had complained of not feeling very well for several days, and on the evening in question he had started out, as he said, for a short walk, "to ??? me up a little." I had many times noted how nervous he had become. He started at any sudden sound, and often I had overheard him talking to himself. He had also complained of bad dreams; he certainly had been feverishly restless during these past few nights, and he had succeeded in infecting me with the same trouble. I knew that...
...Come in!" called Stephen boldly. The laugh drew nearer - entered the room, yet invisible - came very near me - suddenly ceased again. Dead silence while I sat with lips white as ashes, gazing at . . . . nothing...
...What's the matter with you, Carl?" said Stephen lightly. "Let me introduce you to my friend, Mr. Moon. Shake hands with...