Question

why did hiram b otis buy canterville chase despite knowing the fact that it was a haunted house?

Answer 1

Mr. Otis is the quintessential modern American man who does not believe in the existence of ghosts. He tells Lord Canterville  that he would purchase the house, the furniture and the ghost that comes with the house. He refuses to believe that the Canterville Chase is haunted and he finally does purchase the house.

Answer 2

He tells Lord Canterville  that he would purchase the house, the furniture and the ghost that comes with the house. He refuses to believe that the Canterville Chase is haunted and he finally does purchase the house.