- Lady Cynthia decides to tell Arthur about the presence of a ghost in the attic.
- At first, Arthur dismisses it as a joke, but Lady Cynthia insists that it's real.
- Lady Cynthia reveals that the ghost has been seen several times by members of the household.
- Arthur starts to doubt his initial skepticism when Lady Cynthia mentions that the ghost has shown up in his old nursery as well.
- The chapter heightens the mystery surrounding the ghost and raises the stakes for Arthur's investigation.