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interest, but some disappointment was felt when 

 the Bishop appeared, quite unconcerned and at 

 his ease, and partook of a hearty meal. 



However it was concluded that his lordship 

 had been tired the night before and had fallen 

 asleep before the ghost had appeared, or, perhaps^ 

 was aware of his lordship's presence. They 

 therefore decided to await the events of one more 

 night before questioning the Bishop. The result 

 was disappointing, for the Bishop came down next 

 morning in perfect health, and with his appetite 

 unimpaired. One lady could not restrain her 

 curiosity, and asked his lordship if he knew that 

 he had been sleeping in a haunted room. 



He replied he had discovered that on the first 

 night, and related how his room had been 

 suddenly illuminated by an unearthly light, and 

 a beautiful lady, splendidly dressed, had appeared ; 

 his lordship went on : — 



" Addressing her I said, ' you are evidently a 

 wealthy lady, don't go away ! ' I w^ent to my 

 pocket and pulled out a subscription list for a 

 new church which I want to build, and turning 

 towards the beautiful apparition I continued, ' I 

 know you will give me ;^ioo towards it,' — but the 

 words were scarcely spoken when she vanished 

 awav, and I saw no more of her ! " 



