Ansoor

1. George was staggering down the promenade in Port Erin.
2. It was an awful stormy night.
3. It had been a bad night at the pub.
4. He had fainted because it was too hot.
5. The sun had set hours ago
6. and now it was time to go to bed.
7. He departed from the Falcon and burst into tears.
8. What ails thee? said the barmaid.
9. I Can't explain it said John but I am greatly frightened.
10. A ghost appeared at the corner of the street.
11. It advanced talking to itself.
12. Whose son are you? asked George.
13. I am the son of old William Clucas replied the Ghost.
14. What became of him said George, trying to make conversation.
15. He tried to descend from the roof of this house.
16. Did he succeed asked George
17. He had forgotten that young Clucas was a ghost already.
18. Oh yes indeed said the Ghost, but he descended too quickly.
19. and as they would say, the last inch is the worst one.
20. They took him to the hospital
21. He was improving under the hand of doctor Harrisson.
22. His legs were renewed with metal pins.
23. He intends to harm me thought William
24. as the doctor was sharpening his knives.
25. Take care said William, I haven't been confirmed yet.
26. It was too late to call for help.
27. so William accepted his destiny.
28. I envy him, said the ghost,
29. why? said George, go on.
30. He died quickly and he is living in heaven now, but
31. I am still walking round Port Erin telling this foolish story to you.