Bertrand rides across the moor at night and comes upon a house. For whatever reason, he investigates. Strange sounds accompany his long journey on a staircase. At the end, he finds a coffin and a woman sits up from in the coffin. She kisses him, and they go on to reside in the house together.

The story is very short, but good atmosphere. I wish it was more widely known so I could find someone else's interpretation of the ending. I also question why Bertrand feels the need to investigate the house when he's having miniature heart attacks at every sound. Usually, there's enough context in horror stories for questionable decisions to fit. Still, this is a good, atmospheric oddity. ( )