Quote 91
But I did not go inside. I did not want to, yet awhile. I wanted to drink in all the silence and the mysterious, shimmering beauty, to smell the strange, salt smell that was borne faintly on the wind, to listen for the slightest murmur. (5.16)
There's a certain kind of joy in exploring a new landscape, even if it turns out to be one infested with terrifying ghost people.
Quote 92
I was angry… for the emotion she had aroused in me… and the anger led at once to determination, to follow her and stop her, and then to ask some questions and receive proper replies, to get to the bottom of it all. (5.26)
Even though Arthur is initially scared of the woman in black, he quickly switches to "wanting answers" mode. Unfortunately, the villagers don't seem too eager to provide them.
Quote 93
But more than anything else, I needed an explanation. It is remarkable how powerful a force simple curiosity can be. (5.29)
Detective Arthur Kipps is going to get to the bottom of this ghostly business, even if it kills him. Or his loved ones.