Commentary

1. Other-worldly, indeed!"Other-worldly" means more concerned with spiritual matters than with daily life. The exclamation "indeed" is used to express surprise, annoyance or lack of belief.

2. Lincoln Cathedralis in the ancient town of Lincoln, North Midlands. The magnificent Cathedral Church of St.Mary, rising to 271 ft, was built between the 11th and 14th centuries and its honey-coloured stone is said to change colour in varying light.

3. Gilbert, William Schwenck:(1836-1911), an English dramatist and poet.

4. psychic:having the alleged power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

5. to send smb to Coventry:to refuse to speak to someone as a sign of disapproval or punishment.