One does the bidding of the spirit which controls." "Perfectly," said Adele in a malicious tone.

"I only hope you will see to it, mademoiselle, that some amusing spirits control you this evening and appear before us." "I am only the living gate by which the spirit forms pass from the realm of mind into the world of matter," Celia replied.
"Quite so," said Adele comfortably.

"Now let us be sensible and dine.
We can amuse ourselves with mademoiselle's rigmaroles afterwards." Mme.

Dauvray was indignant.

Celia, for her part, felt humiliated and small.