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Dracula

‘We four?’ said Harker interrogatively, looking from
one to another of us.
‘Of course!’ answered the Professor quickly. ‘You must
remain to take care of your so sweet wife!’

Harker was silent for awhile and then said in a hollow
voice, ‘Let us talk of that part of it in the morning. I want
to consult with Mina.’
I thought that now was the time for Van Helsing to
warn him not to disclose our plan to her, but he took no
notice. I looked at him significantly and coughed. For
answer he put his finger to his lips and turned away.
JONATHAN HARKER’S JOURNAL
October, afternoon.—For some time after our meeting
this morning I could not think. The new phases of things
leave my mind in a state of wonder which allows no room
for active thought. Mina’s determination not to take any
part in the discussion set me thinking. And as I could not
argue the matter with her, I could only guess. I am as far
as ever from a solution now. The way the others received
it, too puzzled me. The last time we talked of the subject
we agreed that there was to be no more concealment of
anything amongst us. Mina is sleeping now, calmly and
sweetly like a little child. Her lips are curved and her face

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