Part one of this case can be found here

I tussled with my urge to experience the touch of this creature for myself, to feel the warmth - or otherwise - of its alleged unearthly body under my hand as did Mrs. Marshmoor. But in fear of having the creature run off and diminishing the obvious benefit to Mrs. Marshmoor’s well being, I decided at this time to remain an observer.

Fifteen minutes after it had arrived, the creature departed as though it had been summoned back by its master. Its ears pricked and its head turned to the room’s exit as if hearing a command (there was nothing audible to myself, however it is known that canines have the ability to hear sounds man cannot). Acknowledging the apparent signal and wish of the creature to leave, Mrs. Marshmoor removed her hand from its head and if immediately moved off, offering me the briefest glance of curiosity as it left the room. Mrs. Marshmoor’s subsequent state of mind allowed her to drift into a serene sleep.

I thought the better of chasing after it on this occasion, already planning to make at least one return visit to experience the visitation.

I decided that day to return to the rail station on foot, along Coronation Road, turning left through the Football Field - it was a most pleasant and fresh day to be out of the London bustle. As I passed Lower Place Farm - mere yards from the Infirmary - my attention was drawn to the sounds of many rather excitable, barking dogs. At the time I thought little more of it.

As chance would have it, Mr. Marshmoor had need that day to pay a visit into the city and I found him already at the station when I arrived, having presumably taken a cab ride from the Infirmary. We returned on the same Great Western Train offering an ideal opportunity to discuss what I had just experienced. The carriages were sparse of other travelers and so we were able to secure a compartment to ourselves in order to discuss such a private matter openly.

Once the train was off, it was, surprisingly, Mr. Marshmoor who instigated the conversation…

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