434

LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

Q. Very well, then, when did you pass away ? How long havB
you been in the spirit land 1

A. "We have no measurements of time here.

Q. Though you may be indifferent and uncertain as to dates and
times in your present condition and environment, this has nothing to
do with your former condition. You had dates then. One of these

THE INTERVIEW.

is what I ask for. You departed on a certain day in a certain year*
Is not this true \
A. Yes.
Q. Then name the day of the month.
(Much fumbling with pencil, on the part of the medium,
accompanied by violent spasmodic jerkings of his head and body,
for some little time. Finally, explanation to the effect thai
spirits often forget dates, such things being without importance to
them.)