Protagonist and Setting: The story revolves around the protagonist, probably a young man or woman, who finds themselves in an unsettling situation. The setting often shifts between the real world and the supernatural, suggesting a crossing "across the stream" into a different realm or state of being.Supernatural Elements: The protagonist encounters various supernatural phenomena, including ghosts or other otherworldly entities. These encounters are not just physical but also psychological, affecting the character's mental state and perceptions.Themes of the Unseen World: The narrative likely explores themes of life, death, and the unknown, with the "stream" serving as a metaphor for the boundary between the known world and the mysterious beyond.Resolution: As with many of Benson’s supernatural stories, the resolution might be ambiguous, leaving readers to ponder the nature of the supernatural encounters and the reality of what the protagonist has experienced.