:28:02
than to watch each other
and have no hope at all.
:28:06
The wind is our only hope.
A change in the wind. Is that it, Doctor?
:28:10
Of course, we can take certain simple
sanitary precautions.
:28:14
The General is putting
all his hopes on you, Doctor.
:28:17
Yes, I know.
That frightens me more than the plague.
:28:22
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
:28:25
I wonder if I could have a word
with you alone, Doctor?
:28:28
I have an explanation
and apology to make to you.
:28:30
- Certainly.
- Oh, don't go, I'm leaving.
:28:33
The ledge is getting too populous.
:28:34
Remember the General's instructions
about gathering in groups.
:28:41
Doctor, I'm extremely sorry
for what happened yesterday.
:28:43
- I would like to explain.
- Of course, Mrs. St. Aubyn.
:28:46
All my life, I've had a dreadful fear
of premature burial.
:28:51
I awaken sometimes
screaming with nightmares...
:28:53
in which I see myself buried alive...
:28:56
waking to find myself entombed,
without air...
:28:59
- stifling, and no escape.
- I know. It's not an uncommon fear.
:29:04
Perhaps I have more reason
for my fear than most.
:29:07
You see, since childhood I've been ill.
I have fainting spells.
:29:14
Trances.
:29:16
Was it I who mentioned
catalepsy yesterday?
:29:18
Yes. I couldn't tell you then.
:29:20
I've had trances lasting more than a day...
:29:22
with almost complete suspension
of heartbeat and respiration.
:29:25
I should have known. I'm terribly sorry.
I would never have spoken as I did.
:29:30
But you need not fear.
:29:32
I will take every precaution,
make every known test.
:29:37
- If you are unlucky...
- Thank you.
:29:43
Now that you understand,
I'm no longer afraid.