"Basil." Theodore clenched his hand and his face grew black. "If he had not interfered, you might have found out."
"I doubt it; and, moreover, if I had found out, I should not have told you."
"Why not?" he asked, astonished.
"Because I don't like these experiments."
"But you ought to. Many people's souls depart and see things and can explain them when in a trance. But few like yourself can bring back consciously what they see. Tell me what you----"
"I shall tell you nothing, because I have nothing to tell. But I ask you to explain one thing to me?"
"What is that?"
"Why did Mara dance towards the door. I saw her as I became insensible."
Dane looked worried. "I don't know. When she smells that perfume she always acts like that. It isn't a dance exactly, but it is certainly a measured movement. I don't understand Mara," he confessed candidly. "She has powers which are not under her own control. I could control them, but she will not allow me to."
"She is quite right," said Miss Carrol emphatically, "and never again will I allow you to put me in a trance. It is dangerous," and with a nod she also went into the house.