He walks over to the fireplace and stares at the flame with a faraway look in his eyes. "I was born in this very room in the year 1868." He turns his head so he can look me in the eyes and I can actually feel his anger. "Twenty years later, I also died here." His tone immediately changes my mood. I look away, hoping he doesn't suspect I'm starting to freak out again. I need to keep my head clear even though I'm asleep. This is crazy. "You do understand that you must keep me a secret?" His eyes glow slightly, as if revealing the severity of his request. "Of course. There are lots of rumors but nobody would believe me anyway," I say, trying to take breaths between my words. He notices and narrows his eyes. "Is there something you are not telling me?" If this is a dream it's insan

