The Preacher & House
How many years had the house been haunted before the preacher went there?
10 years
What part of the house did the strange noises come from first?
The cellar
How old did the ghost appear to be?
20 years old
Who murdered the young woman?
Her boyfriend
What piece of the ghost's body did she tell the preacher to take?
The end joint of the little finger from her left hand.
What two items did the preacher bring into the house with him to pass the time?
Bible and a lamp (or building a fire)
What sound effect described the ghost coming up the cellar stairs?
"step!—step!—step!"
What color light shone deep inside her eye sockets?
A blue light.
Why was the young woman murdered?
For her money
Where was the preacher supposed to place the finger bone?
In the collection plate.
What holy words did the preacher say on his third attempt to speak to the ghost?
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost"?
Right before midnight, what did the preacher hear that sounded like someone being attacked?
screaming, getting choked off, and thrashing around
What facial feature was completely missing from the ghost's face?
Her nose or her eyeballs.
Where did her murderer bury her body originaly?
In the cellar.
How did the finger bone identify the murderer?
It stuck to his hand when he touched it.
What physical reaction did the preacher have after the ghost appeared and disappeared the second time?
sweating and trembling all over
How was the ghost’s speaking voice described when she finally spoke to the preacher?
coming and going with the wind blowing it
What gruesome detail allowed the preacher to see her bones and teeth?
The flesh was dropping off her face
What did the ghost ask the preacher to do with her bones so she could rest?
Dig them up and bury them properly in the graveyard.
What permanent mark was left on the preacher's coat where the ghost grabbed him?
The print of her bony fingers burned into the cloth.
Why were other people unable to put the haunt to rest before the preacher came?
They always got scared out by the haunt.
What action did the door make after the preacher hollered, "What do you want?" during the first attempt?
It shut back easy-like (without a sound)
What happened to the ghost as she finished telling her story and crying?
She sobbed, sunk down toward the floor, and faded/disappeared.
Where was the stolen money hidden inside the house?
Under the hearthrock.
What punishment did the murderer receive after he confessed to the crime?
Jailed and hung