(The professor removed and shook it as directed, and a pressed maple leaf fell to the floor.)
Q: “What further proof can Uncle Jim give?”
A: “Get key from small urn on mantle. Open desk in corner and take out small ledger. Turn to page sixty and find account of Peoria Grain Company. Account balanced October first by check for one thousand two hundred forty-eight dollars and sixty-three cents.”
(Again the professor did as directed, and again the written statement was corroborated.)
Q: “The proof is ample and convincing. Will Uncle Jim tell us where he is at the present time?”
A: “Here in the room.”
Q: “What means shall we use to awaken him?”
A: “Uncle Jim is recuperating. Does not wish to be awakened.”
Q: “But we want Uncle Jim to waken some time. What shall we do?”
A: “Let Uncle Jim alone, and he will waken naturally when the time comes.”