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Mrs Otis: How did she die?

Maid: Her husband took her life away.

Mrs Otis: Oh, my!

Maid: Sir Simon de Canterville, her husband, lived here nine years after her death, but

then he disappeared, and his body was never recovered. His soul still lives in the castle.
Many people, including tourists have seen that stain, but it’s impossible to remove it,
at least, not until Sir Simon de Canterville rests in peace; then the stain will disappear
forever!

Mrs Otis: That’s all nonsense.

Washington: I’ll clean it up myself.

(Washington leaves the room and comes back with a liquid stain remover and detergent.
He kneels down and cleans the stain. The stain disappears.)

Washington: See? It disappeared!

(There’s thunder and the Maid screams.) What does Just a Minute!

Mrs Otis: Don’t be afraid. this tell us about
Americans?
Maid: I have seen him with my own eyes.

Mr Otis: There’s no ghost in here.

Mrs Otis: Go to your room and try to rest, we’ll see you in the morning.

(The Maid leaves the room and Mr and Mrs Otis keep looking at the floor where the stain
was. Thunder continues to strike. They leave the room.)

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