there’s one particular superstition that you might mention, for curiosity’s sake, to see if it still exists.’ ‘And what superstition is that?’ Ben asked confidently. ‘The creeper,’ Sparling replied. ‘I do believe it’s known as the creeper.’ ‘I’ve never heard of it.’ ‘No,’ the doctor said, taking his satchel in hand. ‘I don’t suppose that many people have.’
