“The ‘Medium.’ There were three—a kind of tardy assent.
“Mr. Sellers (to the ‘Medium’). As if the ‘Spirits’ might or might not communicate?
“The ‘Medium.’ Well, that a trial might be made.
“Three raps are here again distinctly heard—the characteristics of the sounds in this instance being rapidity and energy, or positiveness.
“The ‘Medium.’ That is a quick answer.
“At this point, attention is directed to the first of a series of experiments with four glass tumblers, which are placed together, with the bottoms upward, on the carpeted floor, in the center of a vacant space. The ‘medium’ stands directly upon these, the heels of her shoes resting upon the rear tumblers and the soles upon the front tumblers. The Committee co-operate with the ‘medium,’ and, in conformity with her suggestions, all the men clasp hands and form a semi-circle in front of the ‘medium,’ the hands of the latter being grasped by the gentlemen nearest to her on either side.
“Mr. Sellers (after a notification from the medium to proceed). Is Mr. Seybert still present?
“No response.
“The ‘Medium.’ It may be a few minutes before you will hear any rapping through these glasses.
“Ten seconds elapse.