[The Book of Dreams and Ghosts by Andrew Lang]@TWC D-Link bookThe Book of Dreams and Ghosts CHAPTER IX 40/44
Lassalle was said to be alive, Mr. Shchapoff remarked, "What nonsense!" but Mr.Akutin corrected him. The bogey was better informed.
The success of the French in the great war was predicted. The family now moved to their town house, and the inquest continued, though the raps were only heard near the lady.
A Dr.Dubinsky vowed that she made them herself, with her tongue; then, with her pulse. The doctor assailed, and finally shook the faith of Mr.Akutin, who was to furnish a report.
"He bribed a servant boy to say that his mistress made the sounds herself, and then pretended that he had caught her trying to deceive us by throwing things." Finally Mr. Akutin reported that the whole affair was a hysterical imposition by Mrs.Shchapoff.
Dr.Dubinsky attended her, her health and spirits improved, and the disturbances ceased.
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