The House by the Churchyard Chapter 86

In which a mysterious white-clad stranger named Mr. Dangerfield takes charge of the ailing Dr. Sturk’s bedside, his somber vigilance and curious demeanour unsettling the household as the night deepens. The arrival of the late and indolent Dr. Dillon, marked by dishevelment and a faint reek of spirits, introduces a new tension beneath the flickering candlelight in that silent chamber.