The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13

chases and bargains. OF possible eXpendi-
lures and probable saving. II Is a sum
in mathematics, domestic economy, law
and equity and judgment an compiHcu
with the great question OF purse. Otd-
lists ascriDe the trouble 10 the STRAIN
upon the eye. which constantly changes
its focus.
THE HYPNOTIC PARLOR.
Let the trouble arise from wnatcN"r
cause the hypnotic parlOrs are the spots
whore IT can be cured.
HypnOtism. as every enc Knows.
changes the brain from one condition 10
another without changing the surround
ings. The design OF the hypnotic par
lors is to change the brain TO a condi-
ton of rest and send the patent nome
with the body refreshed.
When you enter the hypnotic parlors
you see standing along the wall a num-
Der of touches. There are comfortable
ones and stiff ones. The comfortable
ones are for the patients. The sun.
straight ones for the operators. Small
screens stand conveniently around
When woman enters the hNpne nc
house she is met al the door by maid,
who takes her bundles and rcticule and
gives her a check for them. she viii
also check bonnet and cloak If desired.
The door of the parlOr Is then opened
and the patient steps in.
The very atmosphere OF the room Is
rcstful. The blinds are partly drawn ana
the light is a subdued one, made the
mere so by the green hangings at the
window ana the furniture all Upholster-
cd I'm green. Upon the floor there IS
greer vine. Green palms stand every
where.
An attendant beckons TO the patient
and motions her TO a couch bchind
screen. With sigh of relief she sinks
upon IL and rests her head against the
back of the couch.
1T IS 4 o'clock now" says the attend
ant. what time do ycu want to be call
Let me sleep an hour" says the pa
tent. "Call me at precisely >. 10 not
let me oversleep.'
mo. madam" answers the attendant.
I'VE are not allowed 20 10 that
TIE IIl pNOTiSI.
In a minute a sOit-stepped woman en-
tiers. 1t is the hypnotist op'r'tcr and
she seats herself without words uuOn a
stool and takes the paiielts hand IN
hers. Tom your head this vay. sic
says. "and look beyond me AZ that spot
upon the screen" bright green disc
catches the eve of the patient ana fasci-
mates her. Go 20 sleep Go 10 sleep
commands the hypnotic operator
soothing her patients brow.
And while she sire kcs she chats. y
woman came in here yesterday whO sail
she would give Us 500 10 sleep an hDlr.
She was going - thc Opera and wanted
TO look her best. She was hasgard AMI
worn. We gave ner an horss sleep AMI
sent her away blooming like "a Airl. II
was hard work Tor rs. bactuse she was
very nervous The nypnoiist who put
her &c sleep was - haussci NoW 20 TO
sleep Go TO sleep, 80 10 s'e-e cp'
The words are long drawn cut ami
drowsy. The patient begins TO breathe
heavily. There is a rustic outside. No
thing but another patient going behind
the next screen explains the attend
ant. wise enough to know that a woman
cannot sleep until her curiosity is graft
ned
patients eyelids fan. The spot is disap-
pearing. Stll the voice goes on. But II
sounds very loud now. II Is saying all
sorts OF strange things. And. strange
still. things that are true.
you are asleep nov. said the voice.
"You have rested ana had drink Of
wine. You are happy and now you are
going to sleep. sleep. sleep
The last words Gre lost IN the heavy
drowsincss that COMES over the patient
She Is asleep. asleep. She has had no
wine. hut the hypnotist makes her be-
lieve she has.
THE AWAKENING.
Suddenly loud sound awakens her
II Is the clock striking D. one, two.
three four five, And again, one. two
three. four five, The clock is striking
quickly now. as though 1t were ham,
With quick start she sits up. For q
Uinute she is dazed ana cannot recall
NOV she came there Then the siil-
Snx face OF the attendant treasures her
Yes. IL all comes back. She remembers
the little couch and the chair. She Is In
the hypnotic parlor and has had one good
hours rest
~ Is s o'clock" says the attendant.
souJ No were TO call you at D..
ION. thank you 80 much" says the pa
ttent sitting up and drafting on her
rIoxes with q restful sigh. II have had
such a lovely sleep. Have ] really slept
only an hour?"
AZ the door she shakes hands with her
hvpnotic voice, who comes out 10 see her
eafeIy away Come again." smiles the
hypnotic operator. Indeed shall" re-
Q,i}es the woman.
on The way out she passes a looking
glass. Can this he the same woman she