The Canterville Ghost - Level 3

When Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister, bought Canterville Chase, every one told him he was doing a very foolish thing, as there was no doubt at all that the place was haunted. Indeed, Lord Canterville himself, who was a man of the mosot punctilious honour, had felt it his duty to mention the fact to Mr. Otis when they came to discuss terms.