"But, my dear," she went on in her mysterious way, "there's a dreadful attraction in the place. Hush! Don't mention it to our diminutive friend when she comes in. Or it may frighten her. With good reason. There's a cruel attraction in the place. You CAN'T leave it. And you MUST expect."
I tried to assure her that this was not so. She heard me patiently and smilingly, but was ready with her own answer.

"But, my dear," she went on, "there's a dreadful attraction in the place. You can't leave it. And you must expect."
I tried to assure her that this was not so. She heard me patiently and smilingly, but