The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-22


Gus atmosp here of intense heat.
He approached the two figures maiestically
like priest of sacrifice and pronounced over
one and then the other the omnipotsnt word.
The two bodies were simultaneously con-
vulsed, the faces contorted aud over each ap-
peared a tiny blue flame that vibrated uncer-
tainly. Ramayana, erect and majestic, drew
with his hand a imaginary line through the air
from one inert sleeper to the other and back
again, then raised his arm with commanding
motion. The two flames moved heSltatingly
through the air, passed another and ex-
changed places. The transfer of souls was ac-
complished. The pale faces of the two young
men flushed slightly, the blue flames faded grad
ually from sight, the sleepers moved uneasily
and exhibited signs of returning consciousness
DIR. Ramayana showed in his wrinkled face
the exultation he felt at the success of his ex-
pertinent. After removing the robe he had put
on for the ceremony, ne approached the body of
NovareZ, which now contained the soul of War
riner, and began to arouse II from the magnetic
trance.
AS Percival awoke and looked about, he was
terrified to see his own form lying the table
not far away. He was bewildered and confused.
Tne sight of the old Hindoo treasured him,
and by degrees he understood what had passed.
'.Ah.' cried Ramayana, .'you need not fear
now to speak Of love to the mistress of your
heart The doors of the Novarez mansion will
open to you as master. You are the husband of
the most beautiful woman in the world.
Come get up. and let's see how your new suit
or clothes become YOU
Perc1val Novarez las We shall now call hm)
arose from the chair and walked about the room
for a moment or two. The body still retained
the gait and action of its former occupant.
mo one would evor suspect you we're any
body but Signora Novarez" said Dr. Ramayana,
rubbing his hands together with satisfaction.
But it is already late and the lovely Signora
is no doubt anxously awaiting the return of her
husband. You must not begin this new life by
displeasing her. Hurry homo now, while at
tend to the former master of that handsome
figure"
AS in a dream, Perciva1 Novarez went down
to the street. A stately Spanish footman opened
the carriage door for him; he sprang in and
sank back on the cushions. As he rode along, he
tried to collect his thoughts and adopt some con-
sistent plan of action. Before he could clear up his
thoughts reconcile himself to his new phys
ical equipment, the carriage drove under
porte de cochere and stopped. Percivai saw by
the brilliant lamps under the arch and In the
the magnifcence of the entrance to the
Novarez mansion. The door opened; he stepped
in AMI passed up the steps. A sudden fear smote
him that he would betray himself by his unfa-
miliarity with his surroundings. He knew
nothing of the house. and as ne passed down
the splendid hall and the princely proper
tions of the mansion he the more bewil-
dered He concluded to let his feet accustomed
as they were to the arrangements of the house,
to volition at all. but just to let
the muscular memory OF the body lead
him. He hoped that he would be conducted to
the object of his devotion; and yet he feared to
enter her presence Before he knew it, he went
into beautiful little apartment in the upper
floor, furnished in the most exquisite manner.
His hand touched bell on the table. A maid
appeared
'.Will the Signora receive mel" asked Percival-
NovareZ.
1.-THE Signora is undressing, but she will re-
ceive you very soon," replied the maid. and with
drew.
".
After Percival left the room. DR.. Ramayana
turned to the other unconscious figure. the body
Of Pe-cival Warmer in which now resided the
soul of Manuel Novarez The old Hindoo made
> few passes over the sleeper. which caused him
TO move restlessly and then gradually to come
put of the meSmerlc state.
DR.. Ramayana smiled at the startled face of
the aroused dreamer Manuel Warmer sat up.
-1bbed his eyes, and astonished at the lateness
i the hour hurried away, after expressing his
admiration of the physicians wonderful powers,
which it had been the object OF his visit to see.
he soon found himself in strange carriage but
he peculiar experience of the evening had SO
confused him that he was not certain of his own
present impressions. In another moment, how
,ver, he perceived that his clothes were unfami-
lar to him; he had been in evening dress, now
le wore an ordinary cut-away; some way too he
lad sensation of smallness. All this was be-
vildering. But he was more confused when
the carriage stopped in strange street
before unknown house. He had directed the
oachmau drive home.
Where have you brought me-" he cried. as
he door opened Home" said; '4I9
fifth avenue. Are you drunk crazy" The
nan closed the carriage door and, after hur
led consultation with the driver rolled off
gain. In a quarter of an hour 1t stopped be-
ore the Novarez mansion.
Manuel w arriner sprang out of the carriage |
nd ran up the steps He was met at the door
" a tall footman, who refused to permit him to |
inter-. There fierce alteration which at |
racted more of the servants Finally the tall |
ootman dragged the raging Manuel down the |
tops and deposited him on the sidewalk:
What do you mean, you rasca3' he shouted. |
DO you dare insult your master In this wavz'
The servants laughed loudly at this remark.
A shudder ran over Manuel Mariners body. |
What was all this2 Was he still under the
Cd Ioff ha
weat came out all over him. He heard voice |
hat sounded far off say, Here is Signor No |
himself! there was his own face! |
is clothes! His brain seemed on fire.
When Manuel Warmer came to himself he |
vas lying on a bed in a strange but comfortable |
and a sedate mlddle-ased English |
ervant standing over him. He learned |
hat he had fallen senseless on the street and |
ad been brought home in his carriage. After |
be servant left the room, Manuel sprang up |
rom the bed and ran to the mirror.
s.Percival Warrinerw he exclaimed in amaze
1ent. He looked about the room, examined the
lothes, the books. a card-case on the table. All
7ere strange to him. but everywhere he encoun-
sred the name of Warmer. He glanced into
ne mirror again; yes there was WARMERS face.
IL this proved to him that some strange meta
aorphosis had taken place without his knowl-
dge. He had been robbed of his body, yet he
new he was himself. He thought of a thou
and details of his other life, which satisfied
i'm. Was the man he had seen on the mansion
.eps Percivai Warmer masqueradipg in his |
ody or was he Percival Warmer himself, and
ladl After cooling his heated head with water
nd thinking the matter over, he adopted the
,rmer hypothesis. Then the whole meaning
the transformation. and the picture of his
life receiving the kisses of his false SELF came
. before him. He thought he saw it all; it was
trick of the Hndoo's. played at the instance
Percival Warriner Amidst these wild
loughts he fell asleep.
When Manuel Warmer awoke the next
forming he determined, after going over the |
latter carefully, to act as If he really were the
san he appeared to be, and to DIR. Ramay- |
IA as WELL and solve the mystery If possible.
e found in the chamber picture of his wife |
nd a diary of WARMERS. to which he had con-
ded his love- This gave good clew to the
latter After stumbling through interview |
it'll Percivafs mother, who of course took him
II her son, and a call from couple of Perez
ais acquairtances Manuel FASTENED to the
partment of the Hindoo physician.
DIR. Ramayana met him with a smile.
.Glad you are looking well this
forming, my dear Warmer
Manuel fixed a terrible look at the Hindoo.
''You know l am not Percival Warmer as
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