"The 'MEDIUM.' That is a quick answer. "At this point, attention is directed to the first of a series of experiments with four glass tumblers, which are placed together, with the bottoms upward, on the carpeted floor, in the center of a vacant space. The 'medium' stands directly upon these, the heels of her shoes resting upon the rear tumblers and the soles upon the front tumblers. The Committee co-operate with the 'medium,' and, in conformity with her suggestions, all the men clasp hands and form a semi-circle in front of the 'medium,' the hands of the latter being grasped by the gentlemen nearest to her on either side. "MR. SELLERS (after a notification from the medium to proceed). Is Mr. Seybert still present? "No response. "The 'MEDIUM.' It may be a few minutes before you will hear any rapping through these glasses. "Ten seconds elapse. "The 'MEDIUM.' This test is a very satisfactory one, if they do it. And they have done it a hundred times. "Five seconds elapse. "The 'MEDIUM' (to Mr. Furness). The glasses are not placed over the marble, are they? "MR. FURNESS. No, the floor is of wood. "MR. SELLERS (after another interval of waiting) informally remarked to Mr. Furness: 'We will wait probably for another minute to see if anything comes. As you know, the 'medium' claims that it is impossible for her to control these things--that she is merely one who is operated through.' "Another interval expires. "The 'MEDIUM.' That was a very faint rap. Suppose we change the position of the glasses. "Note by the stenographer. No intimation is given that the rap here spoken of was heard by any one other than the 'medium' herself. Pursuant to the request just stated, the carpet is removed and the glass tumblers are located on the bare floor at a point about five feet distant from the place at which the test was first tried. The new location is in the center of a passage-way, about three feet in width, between a side-board on one side, and a wall projection on the other. Its selection is apparently, though not specifically, dictated by the position and movements of the 'medium.' The 'medium' and the Committee resume their positions, the former standing on the glasses and the gentlemen facing her in a group. "The 'MEDIUM.' Now, Spirits, will you rap on the floor? "Thirty seconds here elapsed with no response, when one glass was heard to click against the other, and the 'medium' exclaimed 'Oh!' "The 'MEDIUM' (repeating). Will you rap on the floor? "Thirty seconds now elapse without any demonstration. "The 'MEDIUM' (aside). It seems to be a failure. They have done it. "Another click of the glasses which passes without comment. "MR. SELLERS. We will have to set down the result of the experiment on glass tumblers as negative. It may be well to try it later. "The 'MEDIUM' (evidently reluctant to abandon the test). Suppose now, as we have gone so far, we kind of form a chain.