[ He initially expects she means to blind him again, and he reaches up to grab her wrist.

He doesn't very hard, mind, which is why she makes off with his hat. For a second, he just blinks at her, surprised, then goes right back into his usual flat gaze. ]

See? This right here. This is the type'a' thing a less kind poltergeist might take offense to. If you'd'a gotten stuck with anyone but me, they'd be makin' a racket with rattlin' chains or spoilin' your food.