"They 're immortal.

That's what they are--they 're immortal.

They have the gift--they can get out--" "Bosh! Course they get out when you wait until after they 're gone.
Why, one of 'em was downtown at the assayer's, so I understand, when you went in there." "But the other--he 's immortal.

He got out--" "You're crazy!" "Yes, crazy!" She suddenly shrieked at the word.

"That's what they all call me--Crazy Laura.