Mr. Otis, an American minister, bought Canterville Chase in England despite warnings that it was haunted. Strange things began occurring after he moved in, such as a bloodstain that would reappear after cleaning. The ghost attempted to frighten the Otis family but was surprised they were not afraid. This depressed the ghost. Whenever he tried to scare the children, they would find ways to end up hurting and scaring him instead. The ghost decided to go to the library one day and met Virginia Otis. He told her his name was Simon and that he had killed his wife over 300 years ago and was bound to the house. He asked Virginia for help to die and she granted his wish, accompanying him