An American Haunting Page #3

It was just a dream.

- It wasn't a dream.

There was someone on the roof.

- What?

- I think maybe Kate Batts

sent one of her slaves to torment us.

When I find him--

- John!

- --I'll whip him

to within an inch of his life!

- My God.

- What?

- John, look at this.

- That sonofabitch!

- John!

John!!

John... Wait.

John!

Stop. We don't know

who did this!

- I know who did this!

- You don't!

Listen to me!

- Batts is not gonna hurt my daughter.

- Oh, go on, then! Be a fool!

- What are the two foundations

of any civilized community?

- Church and--

- Church and education, that's what.

And this man pioneered them both

for our community,

with his money and with his hands.

- He built the church

and the church condemns him.

- Usury. I broke church law.

- But, Father--

- Moral turpitude.

- Moral turpitude, pah!

He charged a rate of interest

that was just a little higher

than church canon.

But what the elder didn't realize

was who he was dealing with!

- Shhh, James.

The boys are finally asleep.

- Th-that's good. Bless their...

Now, a few chapters...

from the Bible

will take care

of this house's troubles.

- Quietly, James.

- "Hannah prayed and said,

" 'My heart exalts in the Lord...

"My mouth is enlarged

over mine enemies...'

" 'Who am I?

An untamed spirit that spoke to him

"and Jesus answered,

" 'Be silent

"and come out of there.'

"The spirit gave a loud cry

and departed."

Please...

all join hands.

As one,

we shall speak this prayer

three times.

Demon, in the name of Jesus Christ,

be silent

and leave this house forever.

(all):
Demon,

in the name of Jesus Christ,

be silent

and leave this house forever.

Demon, in the name

of Jesus Christ,

be silent

and leave this house forever.

Demon, in the name of Jesus Christ,

be silent

and leave this house forever.

(thunder)

Almost 12:
00

and all is well.

I believe your home is safe.

- I'm sure Kate Batts

is at the root

of these disturbances.

- Yeah.

- A few nights ago,

I saw something.

A man, I think.

Moving about the property.

- Who was he?

- Couldn't make out for sure.

- Was probably the professor.

He's the only one who lives nearby.

- You don't think Richard

has his eye on Betsy, do you?

- He's her teacher,

for goodness sake.

(clock chiming)

Hallelujah, Lucy.

God has answered.

It's midnight

and your house is quiet.

- Thank you, James.

- I beat him, Lucy.

- Oh, did you?

(laughing)

Oh, good night, all.

- Good night, dear.

- Good night.

Now, I wasn't looking, John.

I was talking to your wife.

That game don't count.

- Don't you blame that on me!

(James laughing)

- I'll set for another one.

- Ain't gonna play

if you're gonna cheat.

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