CONSIDERATE

                                PART 9

"I know it sound odd," the man persisted.  "Nevertheless, I was        

electrocuted, twenty-one years ago, for the murder of the chairman of

the school board, over in Little Abby Falls.  The fact is, that whenever

we materialize we have to appear exactly as we were in our last moment

of life.  It's a restriction on us."

     Screwy, certainly screwy.  Jason hazily remembered that school

board  affair.  The murderer had been a fellow name John Wilmer.  His

wife had committed suicide a few days after the burial of her husband's

body.  It was such an odd insanity.  Why, they both believe it.  They

even dressed the part.  That odd dress the woman was wearing.  Way out

of date.  And the man's slit trouser-leg.  He had even shaved a little

patch on his head, and his shirt was open at the throat.  But they

didn't look dangerous, but you never can tell.  Better humor them,

and get out quick.  Jason cleared his throat.  "If I were you--why,

say, I'd have lots of fun materializing.  I'd be at it everynight.

Build up a reputation for myself."

1) WHY IS IT THAT JASON DO NOT BELIEVE THAT JOHN AND LILLIAN ARE GHOSTS?

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