Leaves suddenly because the nurse encountered something moving about in the lower hall one night when she went down to the kitchen to procure hot water for a sick child.

Bess again offered her services, but the family would not stay under any circumstances.
Another long period without tenant.
Mr.Searles tries a night in the empty house.

Sits and dozes in library till two.

Wakes suddenly.

Door he has tightly shut is standing open.