From MRS. RISKER, LATE OF DARLASTON
(An excellent case, in which the sitter secured an undoubted likeness of her husband. A number of questions were submitted to Mrs. Risker, and her replies are given hereunder.)
I have great pleasure in answering the questions you ask.
Question No. 1.—If there is the slightest doubt concerning “extra”?
None whatever.
Question No. 2.—Whether Mr. Hope or any one connected with the Crewe Circle knew Mr. Risker before his death, or had seen any photograph of him prior to visiting Crewe for this sitting?
No. The first time I ever knew of Mr. Hope or the Crewe Circle was through an article written by Miss Stead in Nash’s Magazine during the latter part of 1916 (after my husband’s death, which occurred August 15th, 1916).
Question No. 3.—In what manner did I get into touch with Crewe Circle?
The article which Miss Stead wrote appealed to me, and knowing Miss Stead (by repute) to be a straightforward woman, the thought came, “Here apparently is a tangible proof of the after-life.” Thereupon I did not rest until I found out the address. Some weeks later, a lady from Runcorn who knew nothing of me gave me the address of Mr. Hope.
Since above I have paid six visits and have had nine results—seven “extras” and two “skotographs”; upon five visits I have taken my own plates from Darlaston.
(Signed) M. C. Risker.
Late of Bilston Street, Darlaston.