Duke gives a bark and the Frumpy Fairy Godmother turns to look at him. He grins, cocking his head at her as though wondering why she is talking like that. She makes a face at him, then starts to point to Trinity and the painting, but there's no Trinity in sight and the painting is still and silent. She thwaps her gloves against her thigh.
"I don't know how a brand new house can be haunted, but this one certainly is!"
With a sniff, she goes back to the greenhouse.
(Author's note: There, her reality is secure and everyone is safe! Whew!)