near three days, except a couple of dozes of an hour or so. I

must sleep soon."

"Well, have my room--have this room."

But how can I sleep? If I sleep--he will get away. Ugh! What

does it matter?"

What's the shot wound?" asked Kemp, abruptly.

Nothing--scratch and blood. Oh, God! How I want sleep!"

Why not?"

The Invisible Man appeared to be regarding Kemp. "Because I've a

particular objection to being caught by my fellow-men," he said

slowly.

Kemp started.

"Fool that I am!" said the Invisible Man, striking the table

smartly. "I've put the idea into your head."

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