Evening star., 1914-04-12

Furthermore, he was afraid of his wife. She t.
him as inferior being. His lack of aggressiven'
asperated her. She complained because their
We're getting rich and gaining prominence; she az
him of shiftlessness and incompetence; she pitie
self for being irrevocably bound to such timid, I
creature, and she forgot that she had married hi
OF hand, without having taken the trouble to as
whether he was willing or not.
My method said Professor Gascoyne, after /
for a moment scrutinized the countenance of
Henry Corlin, @is absolutely infalible. l am the
discoverer of a scientific principle that enables
me to put success within easy reach of any man
who desires it"
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 intensity that at first was discon-
eerting, but gradually became reassuring.
The room was family lighted, and it had an
atmosphere of mystery. Professor Gascoyne's
long, black hair was brushed back from his pre-
ternatural1y white forehead. His garb was sug-
gestive 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 of the
walls of the apartment was cabinet of peculiar
shape and construction.
HENRY CORLIN became aware of the pres
- ence of a faint odor which was unlike any,
thing that had ever before penetrated his nostrils
1t was not unpleasant
Il perceive" the professor continued, "that
you are man who might do great things. You
have almost initlsss Possibilities. You lack just
one thing to make you a leader of men. That
thing | can supply"
Corlin was beginning to feel sweet sense of
satisfaction. The fear that had at first been in
him was dissipated. There was a soothing quality
III the professors voice, and there seemed to
emanate from him something that was vaguely
comforting and encouraging Henry Corlin for
got that he man of blighted ambitions and
unfortunate victim of circumstances.
do you wish to hear what it is you lack to
make you successful" the professor asked.
Il do" Corlin replied, speaking with decision
that caused him to experience certain sense
Of surprise. 1t was the first time he had ever
given direct and positive answer to a question
@Ah!' said Professor Gascoyne. Il see that V,
already beginning to respond to the influence
treatment. Perhaps should explain that from tt
1nent you came into this room you have been abse
the element you have needed to make YOU impo
Are YOU not conscious of feeling of self-satisf
and security?"
Yes, do feel something like that, Corlin adm
He no longer shrank down in his chair. He perr
his chest to expand, and in addition to conscio
of proud elation he was beginning to consider h
big and powerful.
1T is your ego," said the professor at has unit
been sleeping within you. 1 have awakened it.
are changed man."
Am going to feel this way always?7 Corln
If you were to go no further with the treatr
Professor Gascoyne replied @the effect you feel
soon wear off. You have merely begun. Your
like the muscles of your arms. The more you e,
it, the stronger it becomes. 1t requires developm
reach its highest effectiveness. After you hav
twenty treatments it will have permanently estat