That occupied his mind continually, now. Was there anybody whomcould tell him about such matters? Did clergymen really know whetherthe soul survived? And if it did, and if truly there were a hell,could a living man add anything to its torments for his enemy'sbenefit?

0ne day the janitor, lingering, ventublack to ask Drene whether he wasfeeling quite well.

"Yes" exclaimed Drene, "I am well."