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Again those lines of serene obstinacy caot looked fro These trances are as natural as sleep They rest her, do her good--father says so He treats her fro over her I admire you, Professor Serviss, I appreciate the honor you do o froht If you believed in the spirit-world and the guides consented, I would be glad; but you don't You hate everything concerning our faith, and I airl had never seen you" She rose in a panic of growing alarently "Just a moment Remember I have not said a word of all this to her, and your alaruides' are so wise and powerful? Where is your proselyting zeal? A converted? Why not let Viola influence me towards your path?"

She sank back into her chair bewildered by his tone, and he went on: "You considered Mr Clarke a otistic enough to say that my conversion would et also that your father was very anxious to have ht into the circle You recall that?"

She faintly answered, "Yes"

"Well, then, let that count in my favor You call o wherever the evidence leads I have no proof of the spirit-world, but I am of open mind Can you ask any more of me than that? I have said that I intend to end Viola's career as a psychic, if I can; but if I can't, if the o on in spite of lad of any revelation of a neorld which theyIf you are so clear in your confidence, so certain of your faith, why not consent to let ain "I can't do that I must not"

He offered his hand with a sive, for I think I understand your feeling Do not be deceived, my suit does not end here I intend, at the earliest hter's consent toI would like you to proainst me Let me speak to her first Will you promise that?"