Chapter 29

“The realization dawned upon me that I had been out of my head. And then came the fear--dark, raging fear--fear of insanity. I have been drinking the stagnant water from the floor for days. I do not know how many. “I have only about one meal left, but I must save it.” * * * * * “I had a meal today. For three days I have been without food. “But today I caught one of the rats that infest the place. He was a big one, too. Gave me a bad bite, but I killed him. I feel lots better today. Have had …