"What were you saying about the abbot's ghost?"
"I was on my way to have an interview with it when—"
"What was it like, and where did you find it?"
"It was like a column of light standing not far from the house near the corner of the abbey-field."
"And you did not think of any explanation of the phenomenon?"
"No, I did not: it seemed more mysterious even than the ringing of the bell."
"To obtuse people it does."
"I thought the abbot might be feeling without a home, and sympathized with him, I assure you, very heartily."
"I can tell you what it is: the servants had to rise at three this morning to work. It is the light shining out from the laundry-window: I've seen it often enough."
"Well, it was a providential ghost for you and Edwin."