Summary: Colonel Fazackerley Butterworth-Toast | New Pathways Class 6: Book Solutions, Summaries & Worksheets PDF Download

Summary

Colonel Fazackerley Butterworth-Toast bought an old castle that came with a surprise – a ghost! However, nobody told the Colonel about the ghost. On the very first evening in his new home, as the Colonel was enjoying a fine sherry, the ghost suddenly appeared, warning him to "Beware!"

Instead of being scared, Colonel Fazackerley was delighted. He thought the ghost's appearance was a fancy dress costume for a party. He even invited the ghost to his house-warming party and asked him to perform again.

The ghost, wearing a phosphorous cloak, did all sorts of spooky things like floating between the ceiling and floor, walking through walls, and rattling chains. The Colonel found it all very funny and asked for an encore. However, the ghost disappeared and was never seen again.

The Colonel was disappointed and said, "Oh dear, what a pity! I don't know his name, so I can't call him back." With a mysterious smile, Colonel Fazackerley went on to enjoy his dinner.

List of Difficult Words with Meanings

• Spectre: A ghost or spirit.
• Shivered: Trembled or shook.
• Conceive: To understand or imagine.
• Monocle: A type of eyeglass for one eye.
• Phosphorous: A substance that glows in the dark.
• Encore: A request for a repeated performance.
• Withering: Shrinking or wilting.
• Mumbles: Indistinct, unclear sounds.
• Moans: Low, mournful sounds.
• Antics: Playful or funny actions.