Question

Why did Mr. John Hallock didn't got scared of Helen( the ghost ) and instead said," Nothing, absolutely nothing. My dear lady, I was just.............mixed up sometimes."
Plz don't give stupid answers, I am serious!

Answer 1

when the ghost was taking its own time materialise that time mr.Hallock said these words.Mr.Hallock is very brave and strong

Answer 2

He was scared of Helen and with fear and nervousness he spoke those words. He was scared because she appeared in bits and pieces also she was large, angular, with big fishy eyes behind bone rimmed spectecles and her hair tied back in a tight wad.

She also glared at the writer which made him very scared.