The Alleged Haunting of B—— House by Various
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on his arrival here, of an atmosphere other than normal. (This
last has been of frequent occurrence, and seems to have been always veridical.) The sole experience of any kind on this occasion was my own. Mr. "Endell," by way of reproducing the conditions of former occupants of the room, threw himself on the bed about twenty minutes to 2 A.M. Soon after he was seized by audible and visible shivers. We did not speak till he uttered some forcible ejaculation of complaint, when, looking towards him, I saw a hand holding a brown (probably wooden) crucifix, as by a person standing at the foot of the bed. He immediately said, "Now I'm better," or words to that effect. We persisted in silence till perhaps 2.30, when we agreed to separate, and while we were having some refreshment over the fire, I told Miss Moore and Mr. "Endell" what I had seen. (_Cf._ under date February 25, p. 132.) _March 3rd, Wednesday._--Mrs. W---- left. This afternoon we had a call from Mrs. S---- and her daughter. The Colonel, Miss Moore, and I were in the room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _March 4th, Thursday._--Mr. "Endell" left. |
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