.” I positively opened my eyes at this new development. Here was my own pet lunatic⁠—the most pronounced of his type that I had ever met with⁠—talking elemental philosophy, and with the manner of a polished gentleman. I wonder if it was

Mrs.

Harker’s presence which had touched some chord in his memory. If this new phase was spontaneous, or in any way due to her unconscious influence, she must have some rare gift or power.