This gripping short story by Mary E.Wilkins Freeman involves 4 Glynn family siblings (Henry, rebecca, Caroline & Emma) who become terrified after the loss of one of their group (Edward) to death and strange shadows begin to appear on the wall of their home. It seems Henry had argued with Edward the night before Edward died. Now comes the first nightfall and none of them want to light athe candle in the house,afraid of what they may see. This story is considered one of the author's best for the way explores each of the sibling's personalities.

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