The Haunted Hotel Chapter Thirteen

In which Agnes finds herself once more confronting the shadow of the formidable Countess through an encounter with Mrs. Rolland, the stern and unyielding former servant whose revelations offer little comfort regarding the mysterious disappearance of the courier Ferrari. Meanwhile, the quiet country-house atmosphere is touched by the arrival of Miss Haldane, whose presence unexpectedly stirs the affections of young Arthur Barville, hinting at connections yet to unfold.