"Wait till, to-morrow, Fred; these are silly suppositions for a
religious well educated boy to make, from whom far better things might
be expected. Now, only reflect a moment, and then ask yourself what
good can these appearances do."

I really now began to be quite ashamed of myself, and thought I was
not only foolish, but wicked, in giving credence to the superstitious
nonsense I had heard.

Mrs. Davis now coming in with some things papa had ordered to take
with him; again ventured to say she hoped he would not repent going to
Castle Hill, adding she would pay every attention to the young
gentleman, meaning myself, in his absence.

"If I am not mistaken, he would rather accompany me Mrs. Davis, he has
been early taught to fear nothing but acting wickedly; and I feel very
sure be will not shrink from passing the night where I do; however he
can please himself."

Mrs. Davis actually looked aghast! and though I again expressed my
readiness and determination to go, I own I was a _little, a very
little_ afraid.

"Well, it must be as you please, I see you are a gentleman not very
soon turned, when you make up your mind to do a thing."

"What time may we expect, this said ghost to visit us. When does it
usually appear?"