I do believe it is more of a "p" sound in the final two lines. Hope this helps!
Are not taking in all of the facts and analyzing the situation properly.
The mood is very powerful, it has a dark atmosphere, on a cloudy day, near a scary lake. The description of the house is detailed as a terrifying place.
The narrator seems to be disconcerted. He had a different memory of his old friend. He is not able to express literally how the whole situation makes him feel.
