Only, remember, I pass it on as his.

I do not necessarily endorse it.
"He holds that inanimate objects, such as beds, walls, cupboards, staircases, have a power of receiving, absorbing and retaining impressions transmitted to them through contact with human minds in extreme conditions of stress and tension.

This would especially be the case with intimately personal things, such as musical instruments, or favourite chairs.

Old rooms and ancient furniture might retain these impressions for centuries; and, under certain circumstances, transmit them to any mind, with which they came in contact, happening to be strung up to the right key to respond to the psychic impression.

He considers that this theory accounts for practically all ghost stories and haunted rooms, passages, and staircases.