Iron County register., 1899-05-11

remarks dropped by you to the effect
that the hypnotic power resided in
everybody, at least to a limited ex-
tent. 1t is maintained, I believe" he
continued, bringing his chair close to
that Of the professor, ''that this power
can be used for the curing of disease,
especially those ailments that affect
the nerves."
Undoubtedly" said the professor,
firmly. "That has been proven be-
yond a doubt. The theory is that"
and the professor discoursed for five
minutes on this interesting subject.
''Thank you very much,'' said Mr..
Conyers, with an engaging smile,
E'you have made the matter very clear.
And that brings me to the private
matter of which | spoke. | have a
sister who is very dear to me"-here
his voice perceptibly trembled and he
steadied himself with an effort" -"and
she has been a sufferer for many years
from what firmly believe to be most
ly the effect of her Imagination, but,
of course, you understand, none the
less painful"
''That is easily understood"
E'Now, if she can be cured"
"She certainly can," interiected
the professor, decidedly. "But you
will have to excuse me. 1t is not in
my line to treat patients, although |
would be glad to give you a practical
demonstration if it were not for the
fact that | am obliged to leave the city
tonight"
"Thank vou," returned Mr.. Con-
yers earnestly. Il appreciate your
kindness, but, if what you say is true,
l will not need your services. Why
can l not treat her myself? Do you
not think that might exert hypnotic
power over her, feeling so strongly as
l do?"
"It would certainly be worth a
trial, assented Prof. Glamis prompt
ly ''Did you notice the manner in
which l performed the mechanical
portions of the performance"
''Not too closely, perhaps" was the
answer. Suppose you repeat them
for my benefit"
The professor drew his chair still
closer, and for two or three minutes
carefully explained the necessary
passes and other nlinutiae, while the
visitor listened intently.
''Of course" said the professor, in
"a great deal of this may
be dispensed with after you have the
patient under control, each hypnotic
trance being easier to produce than
its predecessor, but at first it is indis-
'I think I understand" said Mr.
Conyers. "And now," he added, ''let
me see whether | remember your in
| look directly into your
eyes, first having taken both of your
hands in one of mine. Having re-
tanned this position for short time I
wave my hand in front of your eyes,
at the same time exerting all of my
power to subject your mind to mine
Is that right?''
eyes, that is right, responded the
professor, slowly.
81 continue this movement. max
ing the passes or waves with regular
ity, but with decreasing rapidity, and
never forgetting to bend every fiber
Of my brain to the subsection of yours.
notice that your eyes be-
gin to take on glassy look, and then
[ know that you are passing under the
hypnotic influence. There was time
when you could have resisted, but
hat time has passed"
eyes" assented the professor, who
was looking fxedly into the brilliant
orbs of Mr.. Conyers.
"You are now really part of me
and have no will save mine. What
ever l will you to do, that you must
do; you can have no secrets from me
in fact, you are to all inteats and
purposes my slave. You need not
speak; simply nod your head
Prof. Glamis nodded his head
''That being the case, am going
to ask you few questions, which you
will answer truthfully. You have
been very successful in your recent
engagement"
'Very," answered the professor.
'How much money have you
s'Twelve thousand dollars.
FSHave you the money in your pos
session here?"
''No. Nine thousand dollars has
been banked in Boston, my home; the
balance have in my valise."
"Get the money and give it to me"
was the next command.
Prof. Glamis arose, walked to the
wardrobe in the room, brought out