Edgar Jepson

“ It seemed incredible enough that under the vaults of the Bank was the seething Abyss, full of malefic powers and principalities; human energy in action and the results of human energy held the mind. But when I came, half-way down the Walden Road, into a heavy air charged with horror and menace it was a very different matter. ”

“ Then we went up to the top of the house, out of the window, and along the gutter.
I helped her over the partition wall, and said, "Make sure that there are no shadows in your room."
She climbed into the window; and presently she put out her head and said, "It's all right. There are no shadows here, nor any horror, Besides, I shouldn't be frightened of them now that uncle says that they don't matter."
I was glad that she was at her ease; but I was not at ease myself. They might not be harmful to Woodfell with his powers, and yet harm others less gifted. ”

“ My feeling that the Abyss is surging against a very frail barrier grows stronger and stronger; and I'm afraid, very much afraid for Miss Woodfell."
"Yes; yes; it's natural. I'll try my best. Where there is a process there is always a counter-process. And even if the counter-process should in itself be ineffectual, it will give you and Miss Woodfell more confidence; and that is always a gain." ”

“ There, in that you are safe. All the powers of darkness may rage round that circle, but they cannot cross its rim. What is more the influence of no human mind can pass into that circle to influence yours. ”

“ Marks pondered for a couple of minutes; then he said, "We know nothing about the principalities of the Abyss. Once unloosed—of course I'm taking it that the Abyss is not within us—there may be no holding them. One can only try; and since I'm in part responsible, I'll do all I can. But can't you get away and get Miss Woodfell away, at any rate for a time?"
"We're going to be married on the morning of the full moon ”

“ Then her face fell; and she added slowly. "But it's impossible. I can't leave uncle just now, Heine dear. I can't indeed. No one would stay in the house an hour. I must look after him."
It was true. No one would stay in that house an hour. ”