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Page 46 You wait in the library for what seems like a long time. Finally you step out into the hall, intent on going to the dining room and seeing what Grimstone is doing. Suddenly you hear a low pitched sound, like a chord played on an organ. It swells in volume. The lights flicker and grow dim. At the end of the hallway a fuzzy, white light is glowing. Screwing up your courage, you step closer. The light becomes so intense you have to shield your eyes. You step back. At that instant the light goes out; it’s pitch-black. Strong hands seize your neck from behind. You scream and try to wriggle free. The hands thrust out violently, and you reel, striking your head against the walls as you go down. You sit there dazed, trying to remember who you are, trying to get your wits about you. The lights come on. The door opens. Grimstone is there. “Did you see it?” he cries. “It was in the dinning room.” “It was out here,” you say “It was a—  “It was even worse in the dinning room!” Grimstone interrupts. “Do you think you can track it down?” You can go anywhere you want.” “It might have come down the stairs;” you say “I’ll check up there.” Turn to page 50