Leoníd Fyódoritch. Then I will send for Simon and ask those who wish to attend to come in.
Professor. Yes, all right! I will just jot down a few notes.
[Takes out his note-book and writes.
[Enter SAHÁTOF.
Sahátof. They have just settled down to whist in Anna Pávlovna's drawing-room, and as I am not wanted there—and as I am interested in your séance—I have put in an appearance here. But will there be a séance?
Leoníd Fyódoritch. Yes, certainly!
Sahátof. In spite of the absence of Mr. Kaptchítch's mediumistic powers?
Leoníd Fyódoritch. Vous avez la main [heureuse.] [10] Fancy, that very peasant whom I mentioned to you this morning turns out to be an undoubted medium.
Sahátof. Dear me! Yes, that is peculiarly interesting!
Leoníd Fyódoritch. Yes, we tried a few preliminary experiments with him just after dinner.