A Determined Ghost
The ghost hovered in the shadows cast down from the trees, the buildings, and the follies of Hembry land, a caliginous netherworld that had become his home.
He pressed his fingers to his temples as his head spun with Mrs. Ellis’ confidences. He thought of Jacob Marley, rattling his chains in frustration as he sought to help those he would not help in life. That’s exactly how he felt, the Ghost of Hembry Castle, as he watched those he loved most in the world suffer. Now he was resolute. Now he would help his family in a most single-minded fashion. He wandered the grounds rattling his imaginary chains.
How might I help them? Now that they need me?
His brother was burdened by the tribulations that come with being master at Hembry. His niece was burdened by her fiancé, a
