"What a charming little house!" said Brinton, as he was walking in from a round of golf at Ellesborough with Lander.
"Yes, from the outside," replied Lander.
"What's the matter with the inside–Eozoic plumbing?"
"No; the 'usual offices' are neat, if not gaudy. Spengler would probably describe them as 'contemporary with the death of Lincoln,' but it's not that–it's haunted."
"Is it, by Jove!" said Brinton, gazing up at it. "Fancy such a dear little Queen Anne piece having such a nasty reputation. I see it's unoccupied."
"It usually is," replied Lander.
"Tell me about it."
"During dinner I will. But you seem to find something of interest about those windows on the second floor."
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