He didn't like it at all.
"The situation ended with a scream proceeding from the dark, interior part of the room.

'O Davy! you've given me a turn.' "Davidson made out beyond the table Anne's very pale face.

She laughed a little hysterically, out of the deep shadows between the gloomy mat walls.

'Ha! ha! ha!' "The four heads sprang apart at the first sound, and four pairs of eyes became fixed stonily on Davidson.

The woman came forward, having little more on her than a loose chintz wrapper and straw slippers on her bare feet.