diff --git a/act1.cpp b/act1.cpp
index 632bf0a..53831c3 100644
--- a/act1.cpp
+++ b/act1.cpp
@@ -2974,7 +2974,8 @@ namespace obj_funcs
 
 bool exorcise()
 {
-    return object_action();
+    object_action();
+    return true;
 }
 
 bool plugger()