Dracula Page #4

a tiny spark in the fog.

And then I saw two red eyes

staring at me,

and a white, livid face

came down out of the mist.

It came closer... and closer.

I felt its breath on my face...

and then its lips!

Dear, it was only a dream.

And then in the morning I felt so weak.

It seemed as if all the life

had been drained out of me.

Darling, we're going to forget

all about these dreams

and think about something cheerful,

aren't we?

- Allow me?

- Oh. Certainly, Professor.

Think for a moment.

Is there anything that might

have brought this dream on?

No.

Doctor, there's something troubling Mina.

Something she won't tell us.

And the face in the dream - you say

it seemed to come closer and closer?

The lips touched you?

Where?

Is there anything the matter

with your throat?

- Oh, no. But I...

- Permit me.

- No, please...

- Yes. Yes.

How long have you had

those little marks?

- Marks?

- Please.

- Mina, why didn't you let us know?

- Do not excite her.

When, Miss Mina?

Since the morning after the dream.

- What could have caused them?

- (maid) Count Dracula.

It's good to see you back again, Doctor.

I heard you have just arrived.

And you, Miss Mina,

you're looking exceptionally...

(Van Helsing) Pardon me, Dr Seward...

but I think Miss Mina

should go to her room at once.

Professor Van Helsing, I don't believe

it's as important as you seem to think.

Excuse me. Count Dracula,

Professor Van Helsing.

Van Helsing.

A most distinguished scientist,

whose name we know...

even in the wilds of Transylvania.

I had a frightful dream a few nights ago.

I don't seem to be able

to get it out of my mind.

I hope you haven't taken

my stories too seriously?

Stories?

Yes.

In my humble effort

to amuse your fiance, Mr Harker,

I was telling her some rather... grim tales

of my far-off country.

I can imagine.

Why, John!

I can quite understand

Mr Harker's concern.

I'm afraid it's quite serious.

My dear, I'm sure

Count Dracula will excuse you.

You must go to your room,

as Professor Van Helsing suggests.

Oh, but really, Father,

I'm feeling quite well.

You had better do as your father advises.

Very well.

Good night.

John.

Miss Mina, may I call later

and inquire how you are feeling?

Why, yes. Thank you.

I'm sorry, Doctor,

my visit was so ill-timed.

Not at all.

On the contrary, it may prove

to be most enlightening.

In fact, before you go,

you can be of definite service.

Anything I can do, gladly.

A moment ago I stumbled

upon a most amazing phenomenon.

Something so incredible

I mistrust my own judgment.

Look.

Dr Seward, my humble apology.

I dislike mirrors.

Van Helsing will explain.

For one who has not lived

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