FREDERIK. [To CATHERINE.] No.
PETER. Don't be frightened, Katie. It's the most natural thing in the world. You wanted me and I came.
FREDERIK. Why? What made you think someone called you?
CATHERINE. I'm so accustomed to hear Uncle Peter's voice in this room, that sometimes I forget he's not here … I can't get over it! I was almost sure I heard him speak … but, of course, as soon as I came in—I remembered…. But some one must have called me.
FREDERIK. No.
PETER stands looking at them, perplexed; not being able to comprehend as yet that he is not seen.
CATHERINE. Isn't it curious … to hear your name and turn and … [Unconsciously, she looks in PETER'S face.] no one there?
REV. MR. BATHOLOMMEY. [Kindly.] Nerves … imagination.
FREDERIK. You need a complete change. [Crossing to the door.] For heaven's sake, let's have more light or we shall all be hearing voices.
PETER. Strange…. Nobody seems to see me…. It's—it's extraordinary! Katie! … Katie! … [His eyes have followed CATHERINE who is now at the door.