iss Moore slept very badly again
last night. She heard the noises at intervals between three and
five; she was awake before and after. They were loudest and most
frequent after four. At 5.30 I was awakened by a loud crash as
of something falling very heavily on the floor above. The maids
sleep there, but can give no account of any fall. Miss Moore, of
course, heard it as, and when, I did.
Mrs. W---- reports having heard loud raps. She thinks the noise
may have wakened her, but after she was awake enough to get a
light and look at her watch (3.40) she heard what she describes
as "a double knock."
_February 14th, Sunday._--Our first wet day. The weather so far
has been perfect. We all got very wet coming from church.
In the evening we did various experiments--thought-transference,
crystal gazing, &c.--but nothing came of it in regard to the
house.
_February 15th, Monday._--Mr. F---- left early.
We all walked to the Parish Church, and had some talk with the
sexton, and I had to listen to long yarns about the Major (see
under date February 9th). I was tired, and could not go to the
copse.
In the evening we played games, and were very lively. Miss
Langton came into my room for a few minutes, and was certainly
not in any nervous condition, nor did we speak of the hauntings.
But this morning (Tuesday) at breakfast she reported having
heard a loud crash almost directly after getting to her room. We
considered possible causes, but could not discover that any one
was moving in the house. The servants had gone to bed some time
earlier, and we had put out the lights ourselves in the hall and
on the stairs.
_February 16th, Tuesday._--I had an experience this morning
which may have been purely subjective, but which should be
recorded. About 10 A.M. I was writing in the library, face to
light, back to fire. Mrs. W---- was in the room, and addressed
me once or twice; but I was aware of not being responsive, as I
was much occupied. I wrote on, and presently felt a distinct,
but gentle, push against my chair. I thought it was the dog and
looked down, but he was not there. I went on writing, and in a
few minutes felt a push, firm and decided, against myself which
moved me on my chair. I thought it was Mrs. W----, who, having
spoken and obtained no answer, was reminding me of her presence.
I looked ba
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