After his initial fears and shock, Roddy decides to try to help his new friend. Apart from anything else, the ghost has some exciting abilities, such as passing through walls and flying, which Roddy is also able to do, thanks to the shoe-brushes which William lends him.
Roddy's initial emotions are fear and surprise upon encountering his new buddy. He chooses to support him despite this. The phantom has extraordinary powers like teleportation and aerial movement, which Roddy can also utilize thanks to the magical shoe-brushes given by William.