The Washington times., 1916-05-07

there for half . minute without COM
snent. Gradually q luminous glow APP
peayed about the figure OF the girl, ex-
tonding about twelve inches on either
side OF her. and az far above her head.
II was almost egg-shaped. with the
larger end above her forehead.
Alden gave an exclamation Of salts
"come here. Mrs. Maynard. he cried.
Now look. while hold the giassi"
This time the skeptical lady was sur
prised, The spirit glow was unfnis-
"wonderfuii" she exclaimed, IT won
der 10 can see my own sura7'
The physician laughed and amiably
turned toward the window. as he drew
w 1Y You better try. Maybe you will
| Here IN the auroscope."
He handed her the two glasses. and
a. she peered. owi-like. at the sky. then
at her own hands. and feet. Alden back
oned quietly 70 the girl
psychic. You know. every person has a
Different aura. or soul envelope. and
each one indicates the nature and mem
tai. even spiritual characteristics.
Would you like 70 try another expert
astral body from the materiai?"
while Mrs. Maynard was Iorgnettlng
| herself in q cheval glass through the
dicyanin slides. Alden led the girl to q
He directed her to look steadily. at
him. A few passes with her receptive
sympathy sufficed TO put her into a
hypnotic trance. Mrs. Maynard was toe
engrossed 70 observe them.
Stand up" directed the doctor. softly
The sleeping girl obeyed:
Alden directed her to hold out her
right hand. Again she followed the In
struction. He began to move his hands
above her arm. as though he were ny
ins TO draw something from IL.
II seemed slow. at first: but with ar
intensity Of concentration which flushed
and then whitened his face. causing the
beads of cold perspiration TO stand Out
on his forehead. he persisted:
At last some vague white shafow
seemed to emerLs from the girls wrist
II seemed nothing more tangible than
| ray of light, at first. But with his
manipulations. none Of which touched
her flesh. gradually It took the SEM
blance of her own hand!
II projected from her arm, few
inches above the rigid flesh and blood
Il have succeeded!' muttered the doc
tor .triumphantly. His eyes fashed. and
he drew still harder with his hypnotic
But suddenly the shadowy replica
| vanished!
Alden relaxed with a nervous jerk OF
his muscles like one who hears an I'M
expected thunderbolt.
through the auroscope before the mir
| ror
Look. look Isn't It wonderful?
can see IT," she cried in ecstasy.
Myra's, eyes fiuttered and the look OF
wonderment In their azure depths
changed to smile. as she turned to
watch her mother
Alden had gently showed the girl back
into her citing position again. and now
, she exchanged a droll glance OF COM
Poor. dear mamma! She is quite i'm.
possible in some things isn't she7' she
murmured. But. please go on, DR.
Alden. l was conscious OF another
you and saw myself sitting here-ever
with my eyes tightly closed"
Alden looked nervously and doubtful,
at Mrs. Maynard. who was having
truly enjoyable time.
Mother. you mustn't interrupt our ex
periments." pleaded Myra, gently.
| "Oh. my dear, excuse me. But hav'
such tremendous success" replied Mrs
Maynard, with enthusiasm. II believe
that ! have powers which 1 never sus
Have you discovered your soul
dear?" asked the girl, mischievously.
II feel quite sure that / have"
And II II a fashionable color?"
| Mrs. Maynard peered thoughtful!
through the auroscope.
| 1T seems to be Alice blue, with
tinge Of ashes Of rose pink" she ven
tured. slowly.
full Imagination" commented Alden
Keep on, Mrs. Maynard, you are OF
the right track"
Mrs. Maynard did not sense the irony
but she kept on.
Alden beckoned'to the doorway Of hi
laboratory.
Myra followed.
Lets try the hypnotizing machine
Your mother will have a little soul trip
personally conducted, to the end OF tn
rainbow. and We won't be disturbed II
here"
Alden led Myra to a chair in front o
the big hypnotizing machine-such as 4
used for experimental work and psyche
therapeutic treatment In up-to-dat
hospitals
This curious instrument consisted of I
great black wheel. placed In front OF I
lusteriess black canopy. 1t was abou
seven feet In diameter and places
around It's rim were a series of mirrors
about a foot apart, between which wer,
steel rods radiating from the center
Alden's def manipulation of little cen
trail crank caused the apparatus to I'll
forward on Its axis Myra regarded 1
with awe, yet there was an expression
OF absolute trust in the girls swee
face which thrilled. and almost fright
ened. Payson Alden.
How often had he wished for sucl
sympathy. such cooperation. In tn