THE POWER OF WILL.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 31, 16 April 1907, Page 2

THE POWER OF WILL.

"Hypnotism, toy dear sir, is a magnificent, wonderful thing !" said the visitor to His friend tho hypnotist. "That exhibition you gave last night was strikingly convincing, sir. You are possessed with a rare power that is given to few men to display. You wiekl a mighty and unseen force, sir." "I'm glad you found it so interesting," returned the hypnotist. "Yes ; with all due modesty, I think I may say that I can make people do any tiling. In tho presence of a hypnotist such as I, any person, no matter how atrongwilled, may become a slave. All 1 want is a slight acquaintance with my 'subjects,' and I have them under complete subjection. It is simply useless for them to pit their wills against ininte, they can do nothing with me." Suddenly a shrill, harsh female voice in the next room broke into this discussion. "•John," cried the voice, "throw that nasty-smelling cigar away at once ! The odour is disgusting !" "All right, my dear," said the hypnotist meekly. And out of the window went that weed.