"What it is I know not, Miss Sophia," said he, "but I firmly
believe, against my will, that there is in that room some accursed
evil power at work, of which modern faith and modern science know
nothing."
Miss Sophia Gill listened with grimly lowering face. She had an
inborn respect for the clergy, but she was bound to hold that
southwest chamber in the dearly beloved old house of her fathers
free of blame.
"I think I will sleep in that room myself to-night," she said, when
the minister had finished.
He looked at her in doubt and dismay.
"I have great admiration for your faith and courage, Miss Sophia,"
he said, "but are you wise?"
"I am fully resolved to sleep in that room to-night," said she
conclusively. There were occasions when Miss Sophia Gill could put
on a manner of majesty, and she did now.
It was ten o'clock that night when Sophia Gill entered the
southwest chamber. She had told her sister what she intended doing
and had been proof against her tearful entreaties. Amanda was
charged not to tell the young girl, Flora.
"There is no use in frightening that child over nothing," said
Sophia.
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