That first panel still makes me laugh–mom totally drains her mojo. Even tho things are looking bad, this page makes me smile.

“Teefed” is a Caribbean word I learned from my sister. I bet you can guess what it means.


Original Script

MOM
Enters the room
What is the matter now?

JANE
THAT HAG WILL RUE THE DAY SHE STEALS FROM THIS HOUSE!

MOM
Jane Webb! Language!

JANE
Mother! Your guest has stolen my amulet!

MOM
Come now. 
Where’s the proof?

JANE
Catch her, there’s your proof! 
Signal the city watch!

GHOST
Maybe if you had not boasted to the world about your …

JANE
Oh! You’re going to take HER side?! 
After the humiliation she just put me through!

MOM
Who are you talking…
Is it still here? 
The séance didn’t work?!

JANE
No, mother. 
You’ve been hoodwinked. 
Teefed. Robbed!
You invited a criminal into our home.