The ghostly apparition rises, stands menacingly in front of you, then, in response to your refusal to look at it, the ghost speaks, in a pitying tone, "You know, you are missing an adventure. Let me tell you a story." The dog sighs contentedly in its sleep and you wonder if you are too much like the sleeping dog.
You look up and ask the ghost to go ahead with his story.
You ignore the ghost's invitation and stare down at your book.