Theodore Ivánitch. Wait a bit, he'll be out presently, he's just finishing.
Tánya (to THEODORE IVÁNITCH). And how do you know, Theodore Ivánitch, he is finishing?
Theodore Ivánitch. I know that when he has finished questioning, he reads the question and answer aloud.
Tánya. Can one really talk with spirits by means of a saucer?
Theodore Ivánitch. It seems so.
Tánya. But supposing they tell him to sign, will he sign?
Theodore Ivánitch. Of course he will.
Tánya. But they do not speak with words?
Theodore Ivánitch. Oh, yes. By means of the alphabet. He notices at which letter the saucer stops.
Tánya. Yes, but at a si-ance?....