I made a wild grab just as he did so, struck his arm, and disconcerted his aim.
The shoe flew off sideways and smashed a mirror.

Hartwick said several things.

Then I got up and stopped the clock again.

I dressed and went out for my walk, leaving Hartwick in bed, sleeping sweetly.

When I came back I found him, about half dressed, jumping wildly up and down in the middle of the bed, upon which was heaped all the bedclothes, all of Hartwick's clothes except those he had on, all of mine, except those I was wearing, and as I appeared he shrieked for me to tear down the window shades and pass them to him quick.
"'What's the matter ?' I gasped.