Jenkins wanted a ghost story from John Hallock for his magazine. John chased the inspiration but in vain. He was finding it difficult to dig up a story. He sat down before his desk and waited, but nothing happened. His mind began to ‘wander *** on other unghostly and material things’. In despair he burst out, “This writing business is delightful, isn’t it?” These sarcastic words reveal his utter helplessness.
