Pray do not put me in a strait waistcoat.

I want to think and I cannot think freely when my body is confined.

I am sure you will understand!" He had evidently self-control, so when the attendants came I told them not to mind, and they withdrew.

Renfield watched them go.

When the door was closed he said with considerable dignity and sweetness, "Dr.
Seward, you have been very considerate towards me.