"Yes; if you like to call them that. But they are not all guardian angels. There are spirits who try to do harm, as well as those who try to guard and to save."
"Are they here now?"
"Yes; they are here now. I can see one behind you at this moment."
The atmosphere of the room had suddenly changed. It seemed as though something solemn and elevating had entered and driven away the frivolous, chattering presences which had filled the room. A hush had fallen upon the sitters too, and all ears seemed to be listening eagerly.
"You say you can see a spirit behind me now?"
"Yes."
"Tell me, is it a good spirit or a bad one?"
"I do not know. The face is hidden."
"But surely you can cause the face to be seen. I am anxious to learn—to know."
"I think I can tell directly. Wait."