The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-25


The Perowncs Of Queen IS Marvel be.
lonped to one of the oldest families In
Statfordshire. Their country seat was
remarkable for all that renders family
residences attractive. Some parts OF
of broad lands surrounded the ancient
mansion, which Mt the time of my ar
rival held a large party of Christmas
guests.
Edward Perowne, the present owner,
was an imposing looking man of about
so. He came into the hall TO welcome
me, accompanied by his pretty daugh-
law, and girl whom he intro,
duced as his grandchild. When |
dressed for dinner | noticed the great
beauty of the room which had been al
lotted to my use 1t had three doors,
which al this moment stood slightly
ajar; one opened on to the landing, one
into dressing room and bathroom com
bined, and one into n small and beauti-
fully furnished sitting room. This room
contained writing table. easy lounge,
many comfortable chairs, cabinets full
of curios, and large book case well
stocked 7 entered but finding that |
had no time to examine the books, re-
turned TO my bedroom, closing as | did
so all three doors. Then ] gaaed around
III perpleyity. ! found myself In a
spacious bedroom. but there was a GER
tain air OF emptiness which struck me
ss strange; there was scarcely any fur
piture. The bed occupied an alcove,
large FIRE blazed in the opposite corner,
there were a few chairs and one or two
tables; nothing else-no wardrobe, no
chest of drawers. ] examined the walls
moro carefully and found they were
all made up Of panels decorated in blue
and white ! discovered in each what
looked like a spring. touched ait, and
immediately the panel revolved on
pivot and revealed furniture of differ
ent kinds within. Wardrobes and all
other necessary articles of furniture
were on view behind each panel, all by
this odd means pushed out of sight cX
cept when required for use
But the most remarkable thing was
that the three doors were also in panels.
aud when shut absolutely disappeared.
The effect was strange. Standing in the
middle Of the room. ! was. to all APP
pcarance, in An apartment without any
door. Just then the gong sounded for
dinner. but familiar as ] seemed with
the room, ! could not find the right exit.
J looked IN vain for handle in any
one Of the panels, but presently saw a
button IN a panel at one end Of the
room, ! pressed it and door opened
] found myself then in my sitting room.
which, Ike the bedroom, was lighted
from above with electricity, and going
down the stairs joined the rest of the
guests at dinner.
was seated next to the pretty girl
who was ms host S granddaughter. Her
name was Constance Perowne: she was
nearly IL. Immediately she volunteered
10 tell me who the different guests were
That is mother sitting opposite us
J on know my father is dead, SO mother
lives here with grandfather. That lady
ut the further end Of the table in black
velvet, with "A diamond star in her
hair, IS my cousin, Louisa Enderby Her
mother is grandfather s only daughter
Grandfather married twice, and Louise
Euderby's mother is his daughter bv
his FIRST wife. My father was dear gran
mic s only child. Louisa has spent the
greater part Of her life abroad She
IS wonderfully clever woman, and the
most amazing mesmerist YOU ever came
across.
glanced in the direction Of the lady.
She was heavily built. with thick. dark
"TeDrows, swarthy complexion and
sterpl5 set jaw. Altogether an uncom-
mon sort of woman. and with something
peculiarly magnetic in her sharp gaze
After dinner we gathered in the draw
ing room, and at Constance s request
MSS Enderby consented to give an eX-
hibition OF her mesmeric powers. Con
stance offered TO be the subject and
seated herself in preparation for the
ordeal. Miss Enderby commenced 10
make The usual passes which are sup
posed to produce hypnotic sleep. 1t was
evident that Constance was an easy
subject, for soon her eyes closed. she
uttered deep sigh, and Miss Enderhv
removing her gaze from the subject.
announced that she was asleep, The
rest OF the visitors crowded around and
began TO ask questions through the mes
merizer: constance answered each re-
mark, however silly
professionally. ] have always been
opposed TO performances of This nature
considering them distinctly dangerous
and J was glad to accept an invitation
rom my host to accompany him TO his
study We had not been there very
long when one of the Younger girls
rushed IN and informed us excitedly
that Miss Enderby could not awaken
Constance, who was crying and moan.
ing Historically. | went at once to the
craving room, and found the girl to be
IN condition which threatened her
with eonvulsions. Miss .Endcrbv. great
~ agitated, was bending over her,
grasping her bands.
Let her alone ] said. "When
you become calm again You must re-
verse the passes, but this can only be
done when You are quiet and cool.''
lifted Constance gently TO a sofa,
and sitting down beside her motioned
to every one else to leave the room.
They did so, the expression of suffer
ing gradually left the girls face. and
she slept calmly. Miss Enderby went
with the rest, and as she was in no
condition to make the reverse passes.
! did not Interfere with her departure.
Between II and II, Miss Perowne awoke
quite naturally. She appeared to be
3er OWN self again. but / remarked to
her mother that | considered the whole
business nnwise, and advised her not
10 allow her daughter to participate in
any more such experiments.
When l retired to my own apartment
sat for while musing over the events
OF the evening and thinking of Miss
Enderby s remarkable face and sharp
piercing gaze. Then. feeling tired. |
undressed and got into bed. / must
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