"Hamilton swallowed eight hundred units of thiamin as a precautionary measure,set his bed for an ample five hours of sleep, threw his clothes in the general direction of the servie valet, and settled down on the sheet. The water rose gently under the skin of the mattress until he floated, dry and warm and snug. The lullaby softened as his breathing became regular. When his respiration and heart action gave positive proof of deep sleep, the music faded out unobstrusively, shut off without so much as a click."

1960.