I have found (and by “found,” I mean “laboriously constructed”) a fascinating, disturbing document. It is a tragic tale, really, though, of course, if one is feeling callous, one might merely laugh. “What have this young man’s troubles to do with me?” I hear you saying in your unfeeling way. What, indeed? And yet– well, perhaps after you read the whole of this document (which I will release over the course of several posts), you will see that the troubles of this young man may one day engulf and devour us all.
But enough! Away with introductions! ON TO THE HORROR. You may view the horror in Artificial Artifact form, and/or read the text of the document. You’ll find the text below the image.
Text:
May
Mon. 15
Garden Party: Hargreaves
flatter Lady Brevis
(graceful compliment dress?)
mention concerns re apparitions to Rev. Dr. Grivesby;
if receptive, cautious broaching of topic EXORCISM
A) in Anglican Church?
B) on the cheap?
bloodstain appeared again (duration 1 hour)
Tues. 16
Determine name of curate (ask Lady B.?)
Visit curate
Exorcisms: can curates do them? If so, for how much?
If not, why not?
Kitchenmaid hysterical; won’t say why
Phantom footsteps pursued me all through east wing today
Wed. 17
Write note to Lady B., thanking her for sympathy re: hidebound clergy
make special mention of remark that “…such skepticism… ill accords with their Calling and Cloth”
Seek introduction Bishop T.
Something kept whispering into my ear last night. A rapid whisper, and I never could hear quite what it said.
Notes.
Income:
rents- £60
home farm- £6.14s.8d.
annuity- £100
articles, stories, misc.- 16s.3d.
TOTAL: £167.10s.11d.
Expenditure: £200 at absolute minimum
Intriguing . . . I do admire your work. The detail, diligence, and humor always create an original and worthwhile piece of story art.
Hello Susan! Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment– it makes my day, and assures me that it is, indeed, worthwhile to keep doing these. Which is good, because I love making them.