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At this point in his narrative Dr. Finchatton stopped abruptly. "This sounds a crazy story to you?" he said. "Do you want me to go on with it?"
-"Not in the least," I spluttered. "I mean, yes, please. I mean, do PLEASE go on. I'm tremendously interested. But sitting here at this table with everything bright and clear and definite, there is a certain unreality. If you understand me?"