The ghost scowled. He didn't appear open to the idea.
Perhaps if she shared some information about Phillip, the captain might be more agreeable.
"Captain. I'd like to introduce you to your great-great-great-grandson, Phillip Swann."
The ghost arched one eyebrow. She'd tweaked his interest, but not secured his cooperation. Time to go for broke. She wondered if ghosts had traces of their human emotions remaining. She hoped so. If not, then this would fall flatter than the soufflé she had tried to make once in Life Skills class. "Before Phillip’s father died, he asked Phillip to clear his family name."
The ghost’s eyebrows rose together and his dark eyes narrowed. "What trickery be this, lass? I am charged by the Queen herself to be her agent in these waters."
"That was three hundred yea
