h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*exchanges glances with Benjamin, then stands up and opens the door*

Mr Volkert. Come in. How can we help you?

*tries very hard not to glance at the pen floating in air*

Ah, good evening... I borrowed a coin from the little one here..

thank you m' dear,



I hope you don't mind me asking.......are you feeling well? In fact, the both of you......

*looks at the coin and realizes it must be the one Lizzie mentioned earlier*

A touch tired perhaps, Mr Volkert. But then, who wouldn't be on this journey. Why do you ask?

Aye, it has been a touch trying on the nerves I daresay....but your....ahh it's nothing, but perhaps maybe it is somthing.....has the captain been bothering you?

No not you good sir


Well he's here........

*looks from the pen to Volkert and back again*

Can you see whatever is doing that, Mr Volkert?

no that I can not, I can hear him when ever he passes though....


he was the captain of this vessel at one time.....

*Lizzie accepts the coin and crosses her fingers behind her back, hoping fervently that she won't be sent from the room. She desperately wants to know what is going on, as much as anyone.*

Mr Volkert, can you tell us anything more about the ghost? What could he be trying to tell us with the message he has written in the captain's log?

*shows Volkert the log with the following written on it:

Yc
tea
jam

watches his face for any sign of comprehension*

*the cat eyes volkert warily, her eyes narrow*

*sees the cat's reaction*

What's wrong, puss? You almost look like you want to tell us something...

*is slightly confused. looks from the cat to Volkert, still hoping that he can explain the message*

*the cat looks at sarah and meows*

this means nothing to me, I am sorry, he hiccups alot though.....

*when the cat meows, Sarah looks it straight in the eyes*

What is it, puss?

*shakes head then glances at Benjamin* I'm talking to the cat again.

But its almost as if the cat understands every word I say...

*looks at the cat again and winks*

Well, thank you for looking anyway, Mr Volkert. If you ever do figure out what it is that i...he is trying to tell us, please let us know.

*Pets the cat protectively.*

Mr. Volkert, I found this coin under a bunk, so it's really not mine. I shouldn't keep it. Perhaps I should ask the other men if it belongs to one of them?

*Look towards Papa and Mother for confirmation.*

*beams at Lizzie*

What a very ggod idea, dear. A very responsible thing to do. Make sure to ask Mr Goodschad to go with you. He might be able to help you find the coin's owner.

Always glad to be of assistance m'lady, a good evening to you all!

*Lizzie beams back.*

I think I'll go right now!

*She hops off the bunk and bounces out of the cabin, leaving her parents to deal with the ghost.*