Luke’s Reviews > Babylon, South Dakota > Status Update

In this roundabout and fallible way, they learned about nuclear missiles, the problem of evil, the logic of deterrence, the nature of the northern lights, the origin of children—which Junior said he already knew—and the care and keeping of ghosts.

Do you believe in ghosts? Luke asked suddenly, turning to look at his father-in-law, dazzling the old man with his headlight.
Saul raised a hand and pushed Luke's headlight away, redirecting his gaze in the process. I have always known ghosts.
Well, said Luke after a moment, forcing a light chuckle into his words, I haven't had the pleasure yet.

Outside, the wind sculpted ice and snow into the unrecognized profiles of long-dead emperors.