The Medium: Well, that a trial might be made.
Three raps are here again instantly 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 centre 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.
The Medium: This test is a very satisfactory one, if they do it. And they have done it a hundred times.
Five seconds elapse.