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Synopsis
In The Playful Spirit, we are introduced to J.C. Playfair, a practical miller from Kent, who is confronted with a series of peculiar events at his stables. The story begins with Playfair's annoyance when his hired hand, Scrobbling, insists that a mysterious visitor has entered the stables overnight. Playfair's skepticism is palpable as he dismisses the notion of a poltergeist, a playful spirit known for causing mischief. However, the strange happenings soon challenge his rational worldview.
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