“That is my understanding,” replied Miss Hinckley, “and while I have not spoken to the scientist, Julio Murillo, in regard to the matter, a knowledge comes to me from within that he will report favorably, and when the election takes place, his Honor will be the next President of the United States of America. From a material point of view, it is a great honor; but from a spiritualistic point of view it is no honor.”
“Do you not believe,” replied her companion, “that the election of Governor Lehumada will be the means of promulgating spiritual researches?”
“His election is the only means now known that will bring about that end. It is the inevitable, and his election will take place,” replied Miss Hinckley.
At that moment a light knock was heard at the door. At Miss Hinckley’s request it was opened, and Juan entered. He handed Miss Hinckley two cards, one bearing the name of Julio Murillo, the other of Guillermo Gonzales. On the latter was written: “We are requested by his Honor, to see you upon a matter of much importance.”
“Show them in, Juan; show the gentlemen here at once,” replied Miss Hinckley. “But what is the matter? You seem to be terribly distressed,” she concluded, as Juan was leaving.
“Oh, miss,” he cried; “there is enough the matter. I have taken more ‘Memory Fluid.’”
“Is that all?” asked the housekeeper.
“That is enough, quite enough; for I now remember too much,” replied Juan.
“Then you are one of us, Juan,” said Miss Hinckley. “When the scientists leave, Juan, come and tell us what you remember. I will not now keep you waiting longer.”
Juan passed out, and the housekeeper arose to leave the room. “Do not go!” exclaimed Miss Hinckley. “I wish you to be present. The interview concerns the marriage of myself and his Honor. He has been in the most serious meditations since the flight of dear little Catalina’s soul. I have not seen him since the memorable day, but I have constantly heard from him. He says it is the physical over which he yet has not perfect control, and that makes him mourn for dear little Catalina. She has been with him in spirit since the moment of her departure. And while he realizes that her passing away will result in our mutual happiness, he still grieves for her.”