I've always thought it was a shame that we can't see the costumes in color! They really do lok splendid, even if the women's gowns zip up the back.
It's almost possible to feel sorry for Barnabas as he gazes up at Josette's portrait and begs her to come to him. I've waited so long, he pleads. But Willie is instantly suspicious when he sees that Barnabas has the music box.
Barnabas nearly gives himself away when Carolyn gushes that Jeremiah and Josette were very much in love. He attributes his reaction to impatience at hearing false versions of the story. But when Burke arrives--dressed as Jeremiah--Barnabas freezes at the sight of him and only reluctantly shakes hands. Hello, Collins, Burke says--no "Mister Collins"!
While everyone makes small talk, Elizabeth feels a chill, then Carolyn does. Barnabas is disturbed, but Roger is delighted that they might have a ghost among them. He suggests a séance, citing the last one (when Vicki was possessed by Josette) as a big success. But no one--especially Barnabas--wants to have another one. Burke says he'll go along--if Vicki wants to, but she hesitates. Roger continues to talk it up until finally Elizabeth (perhaps remembering Roger’s childhood days) tells Barnabas, We’d better go ahead, because once Roger sets his mind on something, it’s best just to let him have it.
When Roger acts as the MC and summons the spirit, Something extinguishes the candles and blows the front doors open. It’s just the wind, Barnabas assures them, though he sounds unconvinced. Suddenly, Vicki starts moaning faintly. Roger says, It’s too late to stop now, even if we wanted to. Vicki’s going into a trance. We’re about to be contacted by someone--someone from beyond the grave. Barnabas waits tensely. Will he at last see Josette again? Or will the ghostly visitor be someone else?
