The purpose of a good ghost story is to keep our blood cold with the same enjoyment, and that is what MRJames achieved completely in his wonderful story. His most haunting scenes are the houses, the English country gardens, the north side of the church cemetery, the yew maze of Mr. Humphreys and his heritage and the difficult journey. Forget on board in Toss the Runes. In each story, he has an attention to detail, twisted with fantasies, and an elegant, reassuring narrative voice.