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Show - 132 - . Gavens left that she first became visible to Tom out in the garden. Poor man, when he saw her the first time he almost fainted from fright. From then on she roamed the halls and rooms of the mansion constantly. I know that is why the house couldn't sell. People had heard about the ghost and wouldn't come near the place. But we didn't mind. I'd always loved her and she didn't frighten me in death any more than she did in life. When your parents purchased Gaven House we wondered if she would appear to you, and If she did, how long it would be before you left." "One last question, Maddie," said Penny. "What happened to the Gavens?" "It seems as though tragedy never stopped stalking these people. Mr. Gaven wrote and told us that his wife had completely lost her mind, and had to be committed to an institution for the insane. She became obsessed with the notion that she was to blame for her daughter's death. It was Whether she has passed away, I don't know. very sad./ Mr. Gaven, as far as we know is still living in France. He must be getting on in years. As for Andre' we never sawnor heard from him again. "Well, young ladies, now you know the final chapter in the story of the ghost of Gaven House. At least everything that I know. I can tell you no more," With that Maddie picked up the tray of lemonade and cookies and started into the house. As she reached the door she turned. "It's getting quite chilly out here so you should come in. It'll soon be dark." "Now we know why Claudine seeks Dirk's forgiveness." said Penny. "She felt guilty about marrying Andre'. " "I can't see how you could possibly have come to that conclusion, said Vicky sarcastically. "I would think that he had forgiven her as they were going away together." "That may be, but it still doesn't mean that she didn't feel guilty." |
