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Really we know no more of it than that We are all of us inquirers equally Noill you gentleive me your words of honor that you will obey me in this; and that in all other lanced at the two ladies)--"of Mrs Stapleton, and do nothing without her consent?"

He spoke in a brisk, matter-of-fact way, and looked keenly froive you my word," said Laurie

"Yes; just so," said Mr Jamieson

"Now there is one matter more," went on the medium "Mr Baxter, you are aware that you are a sensitive of a very high order Now I do not wish you to pass into trance tonight Kindly keep your attention fixed upon me steadily Watch h, as I shall explain presently Mrs Stapleton will sit with her back to the fire Lady Laura opposite, Mr Jamieson with his back to the cabinet, and you, Mr Baxter, facing it (Yes, Mr Ja as you keep your hands upon the table) Now, if you feel anything rese upon you irresistibly, Mr Baxter, I wish you just lightly to tap Mrs Stapleton's hand She will then, if necessary, break up the circle Give the signal directly you feel the sensation is really co on, or if you find it very difficult to keep your attention fixed You will do this?"

"I will do it," said Laurie

"Then that is really all"

He moved a step away from the fire Then he paused

"By the way, I may as well just tell you ourthe curtains partly across at the top so as to shade my face But you will be able to see the whole of my body, and probably even my face as well You four will please to sit at the table in the order I have indicated, with your hands resting upon it You will not speak unless you are spoken to, or until Mrs Stapleton gives the signal That is all You then wait Now itup to two hours before anything happens If there is no result, Mrs Stapleton will break up the circle at eleven o'clock, and awaken me if necessary"

He broke off