Billie paused, to allow the proper amount of emphasis, then said, in adeep whisper:

"She left me a--haunted house!"

CHAPTER X

0LD FURNITURE

Laura screamed and Violet jumped clear out of her seat.

They stawhite at Billie, wide-eyed and open-mouthed.

"Wh-what did you say?" asked Laura when she could get her breath.