New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12

tried 70 look the professor III Ill0 =. -,
shifting his gaze in spite OF himself. Corlin was
man, with narrow soping shoulders and rece lilS
He had dreamed splendid dreams, and he longed
heroic things; but at thirty-fve he was unNho'
mere clerk who drew a small salary, and was haunt
the fear that he might at any moment be ousted
the humble position he held.
Furthermore, he was afraid Of his wife She tr
him as an inferior being His lack Of aggressivene
a,perated her. She complained because their II
were getting rich and gaining prominence; she &C
him Of shiftlessness and incompetence she pitieC
sell for being irrevocably bound to such tinlid,
creature, and She forgot that She had married hi
Of hand, without having taken the trouble to ash
whether he was willing or not.
NV method, said Professor GaScoyne, after =
for moment scrutinized the countenance Of
Henry Corlin, is absolutely infallible. am the
discoverer Of a scientific principle that enables
mo 20 put success within easy reach OF any man
who desires il.
Corlin shifted nervously in his chair. He felt
that the man Of science was reading the most
carefully guarded secrets OF his soul. From under
heavy. dark eyebrows the professor looked at
him with an intensity that at first was dlscon-
cer,inq. but gradually became reassuring.
The room was family lighted, and it had IN
atmosphere Of mystery. Professor Gascoynes
long. black hair was brushed back from his pre-
,crnaturallv white forehead. His garb was sug-
FESTIVE Of that OF priest. He sat beside table
ON which there were several small, mysterious
looking caskets and number of figures that had
been cast in weird forms. Against one OF the
walls Of the apartment was cabinet OF peculiar
shape and construction.
HENRY CORLIN became aware OF the pres
IL ence Of a faint odor which was unlike any,
thing that had ever before penetrated his nostrlls.
l. was not unpleasant.
Il perceive, the professor continued, that
YOU are a man who might 10 great things. You
have almost hn;tless possibilities. You lack just
on, thing % make YOU leader OF men. That
ming ] can supply
C5-iin was beginning to feel a sweet sense Of
sri faction. The fear that had at first been IN
Tim was dis-ipated. There was a soothing quality
IN The professors voice. and there seemed 70
,naqate from him something that was vaguely
comforting and encouraging. Henry Corlin for
.o- that he was q man Of blighted ambitions and
an unfortunate victim Of circumstances.
~Dovou wish to hear what it IS YOU lack to
make YOU succes5ful,7 the professor asked.
81 do Corlin replied, speaking with decision
tina, caused him to experience certain sense
If surprise. 1t was the first time he had ever
Given a direct and positive answer to a question.
~Ah!" said Professor Gascoyne. 81 see that yC
already beginning to respond to the influence c
treatment. Perhaps | should explain that from tn
men, YOU came into this room YOU have been absc
the element YOU have needed to make YOU impo
Are YOU not conscious Of feeling Of self-satisfs
and security,
Yes, 10 feel something like that, Corlin adm
lie no longer shrank down in his chair He perm
his chest to expand, and in addition to a conscio'
Of proud citation he was beginning to consider h
big and powerful.
at your ego, said the professor. 1T has unit
been sleeping within YOU. have awakened it.
are a changed man
Am | going 20 feel this way always" Corlin
III YOU were to go no further with the trcatr
Professor Gascoyne replied, "the effect YOU feel
soon wear off. You have merely begun Your
Ike the muscles Of your arms. The more YOU e'
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