"Sorry if I'm not exactly fussed by the idea of ghosts," Bill said, tightening the strap on his pack, which held water, food, a first aid kit, and a few other bits they might need. "Where I'm from they're sort of a normal part of things."

He took the map Neal handed him and studied it for a few moments. "Right, so has anyone else been out to see the mine yet?" he asked. He had, but hadn't gone inside yet.