The Friday 56 is a bookish meme hosted by Freda’s Voice.
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56.
*Find any sentence that grabs you.
*Post it.
*Link up at Freda’s site
Today’s sentence comes from the classic Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe by George Eliot.
“Ay, ay, make him sit down,” said several voices at once, well pleased that the reality of ghosts remained still an open question.
A Paperback Life 
Oh dear, thanks for participating!
You’re welcome!
I agree, I am very curious now.
I am glad my ‘Friday 56’ has had that effect! I try to make them interesting. 🙂
Now there is an intriguing quote.
Anne
My Head is Full of Books
Thanks! That whole chapter is pretty intriguing actually.