In the Same Boat

'A throbbing vein, ' said Dr. Gilbert soothingly, 'is the mother of delusion.' 'Then how do you account for my knowing when the thing is due?' Conroy's voice rose almost to a break. 'Of course, but you should have consulted a doctor before using--palliatives.' 'It was driving me mad. And now I can't give them up.' ''Not so bad as that! One doesn't form fatal habits at twenty-five. Think again. Were you ever frightened as a child?' 'I don't remember. It began when I was a boy.' 'With or without the spasm? By the way, do you mind describing the spasm again?' 'Well, ' said Conroy, twisting in the chair, 'I'm no musician, but suppose you were a violin-string--vibrating--and some one put his finger on you? As if a finger were put on the naked soul! Awful