The narrator expresses frustration at being judged as crazy for mistaking someone’s child for a ghost. They feel misunderstood and wish to defend themselves against the harsh words directed at them. This moment highlights the tension between their perception of reality and how others view them.

This reflection leads the narrator to ponder the existence of literature that addresses such strange encounters, humorously imagining a book titled "Fifty Ways to Tell the Living from the Dead." The thought illustrates their desire for validation and understanding in a world that can be quick to label individuals without context.