Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13

prontahle one. At a dollar a head, this would only bring in sixteen. It is those who go home that bring the trade the second night and tie third.
 Still, the little group certainly got their moneys worth The spirits of Ii Hung Chang. William Ewart Glad stone. Mary. Queen of Scots. and Cleo patra. not to mention numerous de- ceased friends and relations. appeared and hob-nabbed familiarly with the circle. Presently the voice in the cabinet piped.
 Anybody here named Enoch2"
 That's me}s exclaimed an euthusi- astic old gentleman who had been staring into the darkness with rapt at- tention
 Well. Minnie wants to talk to you and the lady al your side. She cant come out-the influences are not good- The astral force is weak tonight Come to the cabinet"
 Enoch Grlmsby toddled toward it. Mrs Lewis at his side 4 spectral figure in white flowing robes ap- peared.
 "Nnnie!" exclaimed MT Grimsby.
 'Yes. it is Minnie. EnOch. said the spirit. Tt Is the wife whom you turned oat ef your hume and sent 10 wander about a cruel world
 T thought you-yeu'd forgiven me, Minnie. pleaded Che old gentleman.
 We'll. so l did, answered the spirit. "But I'm worried about Ada. You don't treat that child right. Enoeh. You treat her better, or III haunt you to my dying day.
 ''What do you want me to do Min nie?' queried Enoch Grimsby.
 Take her homel" whispered the spirit in a sepulchral voice. "Remem- Der she's your daughter. Give her pretty dresses Have private tutors and music and singing masters for her. Lcve her. And make a will to- morrow, leaving her every penny of your money. And put that Lewis wo- man out of your house, because she's after your money. you silly old fool, and cheating you with evil spirits that pretend to be me And if you don't obey me to the letter, you'll hear raps all night about your bed-and thatll be mel"
 She's lying, It's a lying spirit!" voice. She isn't your wife, Enoch. Tell her to lift up her veil" Wont you let me see your face, Minnie?" inquired MT. Grimsby hum bly,
 You'll do what I tell you if con vince you?"
 Yes, Minnie. I swear l will"
 The spirit lifted it's veil. Enoch Grimsby stared incredulously into his wife's features. Then, with an un- earthly scream, he fell unconscious to the floor.
 "The seanee Is ended" said Madame Yogara. coming out Of the cabinet
 Mir Grimsby was revived and taken home, Mrs. Lewis threatening ven- geance and the police. But Madame Yogara only smiled wearily. When the guests had been bundled out Of the house she turned to Timmons.
 Best stand in months,' sue said. At least 1t would have been tomor- row But that Lewis woman Is up against me now. We'll have to catch the ten o'clock train for Springfield" Yes, Madame Yogara," said Tim mons. "It does seem shame, though" !" Well, l have my reasons" answered the medium. So you be at the station with the properties at five minutes of ten And have a cab for me here at eight. I'm going to drive out to- where did you say that school wasY' "Fordville-two miles west, across the river"
 At nine o'clock, as the school gates opened to permit some fifty girls to pass out, two by two, upon their morn ing walk, an elderly woman In a faded travelling dress stood near, scrutiniz- ing each face. She approached the teacher in charge.
 T should like to speak to Miss Grimsby for a moment" she said, I am her aunt-1but I've only five min utes, and I've come long way to meet her"
 Ada Grimsbyt" said the teacher. Your aunt is here" The young girl and the woman of fifty-odd looked hard at each other. The resemblance was unmistakable. q didu't know l had an aunt" said the young girl,
 My dear" said the medium. you aren't likely to see ms again. so you needn't teii your father. Just kiss me once and-here is little present for you. You needn't mention that eith~ CT" And shs kissed her and put the fifty dollars into her hand Then the pupils resumed their walk.
 ''rSow what did I do that for?" the medium asked herself. wiping her eyes upon her travelFtained handkerchief.
 (Copsrfght 1914 by W. c. Chapman)