The Turn of The Screw - Creative Response
As Cyril trudged up the front lawn, the damp grass left his shoes and the hems of his trousers wet and uncomfortable. The imposing manor house Bly loomed over them, and looked as though it had once been open and welcoming, although the grand architecture was now overshadowed by a hopeless air of neglect and abandonment.
His apprentice, Eddie, muttered a sound of unenthusiasm under his breath, evidently unimpressed at the state of the large estate..
As they approached the house, Cyril pulled out the key they had been given by the housekeeper, as Bly would be their home for the next few weeks, at least. It felt dishonest entering a home without being welcomed in formally, especially one as stately
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Most of the furniture had been removed but a dilapidated oak four-poster bed with elegant carvings sculpted into the posts remained at an odd angle to the window. Most of the delicate canopy curtains were frayed and torn so they would be little use as a tarpaulin.
He then tried the cloakroom which for some reason still contained more than a dozen coats and jackets. Probably overlooked in the rush to secure the more valuable artwork and antiques, Cyril thought. The fine wool material and silk lining showed these were handmade by quality tailors.
Not a fitting end for such quality garments but they would have to do for now.
As Cyril collected them up, he noticed a mauve coat with a fur collar. He had seen the governess wearing it at church services on occasions. It was heavy, though soft and still smelled of her perfume.
He instinctively checked the pockets. Nothing.
As he positioned it on the floor with the others under the hole in the roof, he thought he heard a muffled metallic ring.
Picking up the coat and shaking it, he heard something jingling in an inside pocket. After feeling around in the lining, he found a small gold locket engraved with the letter