The constellation
J1495 Person runs from actual or supposed ghost. (Cf. E293, J1483.)
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The same sky, in words
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- Repartee – miscellaneous · J1440 entry
beneath it
- Man runs from actual or from supposed ghost. The ghost runs beside him. The man stops to rest; the ghost stops, says, "That was a good run we had!" The man says, "Yes, and as soon as I get my breath, I'm going to run some more." · J1495.1 entry
- When Caleb comes. Man attempts to stay in haunted house all night. One cat after another enters, says, "Everything will be all right when Caleb comes, won't it?" (or something similar). Man finally says, "When Caleb comes, tell him I was here and left." He leaves · J1495.2 entry
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