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You run down the stairs, practically jumping the last flight. Moments later you rush out of the house, completely forgetting about the policeman on duty. He sees you coming, and he’s waiting when you climb over the gate. Jenny has been waiting, too. She runs up behind him. “What were you doing there?” the cop demands. “I saw a ghost. There really is a ghost in there!” “My friend is a ghost hunter,” Jenny puts in. Being a ghost hunter gives you no license to trespass on private property. So get in the back seat. I’m going to have to take you down to headquarters and book you.” “I know it’s hard to believe,” you say, “but there is a ghost in there.” “In the car! Now!” “You’d better not leave till you have a replacement,” Jenny says to the policeman. “Nothing is going to happen in the ten minutes the house is left unguarded!” the cop snaps as you climb into the car. At that moment a man runs out of the house screaming, “It’s after me! Help” Turn to page 75
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