The home had thick walls of log and stone and "old-fashioned open fire places," with a sloping roof, green shutters and long porches "shaded by grape and wisteria." ...

"When I'm alone and hear a strange sound, I'll say, 'Don't bother me right now. I'm not bothering you.' I do it on the off ...

"When I'm alone and hear a strange sound, I'll say, 'Don't bother me right now. I'm not bothering you.' I do it on the off ...