The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-03-18
MY OWN DECEASE.

Ill, I am by no means certain of my facts
at about this time, 80, whether was the
victim of little too much indulgence in the
flowing bowl, or of lively imagination, or
Of a hypnotic trance really cannot say.
Anyway, one morning I seemed to be con-
soious that was talking with demon
who sat by my bedside He was very
pleasant sort Of fellow and not bad look
ing, but somehow knew he was demon.
Would you like to hear what they are
saying about you and go to your own fu-
neral2" he asked pleasantly.
People generally do attend that cere-
mony personally, suggested. Then after
moments reflection asked, Gam I
dead, thenP''
"Of course Did you not know itp"
III / did, it must have escaped my
memory" replied imperturbably.
"Well, you are dead, but will give you
theremarkable power Of going among your
family in the spirit and be invisible to
them"
"That's very kind Of you, but I've heard
you people seldom perform services for
nothing. What recompense do you re-
quire9'
"None. The penalty you will pay will
be sufficient reward to me-"
what penalty"
ITO see yourself as others see you and
hear what they say Of you.''
Ny friend then dematerialized himself
into thin air, and the next moment was
gliding noiselessly down the stairs.
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