By the Hospital Lane goes the 'Faeries Path.' Every…
““By the Hospital Lane goes the 'Faeries Path.' Every evening they travel from the hill to the sea, from the sea to the hill. At the sea end of their path stands a cottage. One night Mrs. Arbunathy, who lived there, left her door open, as she was expecting her son. Her husband was asleep by the fire; a tall man came in and sat beside him. After he had been sitting there for a while, the woman said, 'In the name of God, who are you?' He got up and went out, saying, 'Never leave the door open at this hour, or evil may come to you.' She woke her husband and told him. 'One of the good people has been with us,' said he. ("Village Ghosts")””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning about hospitality and vigilance; unseen forces may enter when doors are left open at night.
In simple terms: Leave doors closed at night to avoid danger.
Key Takeaway
Be cautious about who you let in.
Themes
hospitality
danger
supernatural
vigilance
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
cautionary
folklore
When to use this quote
- nighttime home
- family safety
- unexpected visitors
- folk tales
Key Concepts
folk belief
spiritual warning
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries do you set for strangers?
- How do you balance kindness with self‑protection?
A Different Perspective
The tale assumes a supernatural threat, which may not apply to all contexts.