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PHANTASMAGORIA.
But presently the thing began
To shudder and to sneeze:
On which I said "Come, come, my man,
That's a most inconsiderate plan—
Less noise there, if you please!"
"I've caught a cold," the thing replies,
"Out there upon the landing—"
I turned to look in some surprise,
And there, before my very eyes,
A little ghost was standing!
He trembled when he caught my eye,
And got behind a chair:
"How came you here," I said, "and why?
I never saw a thing so shy.
Come out! Don't shiver there!"
