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then I gave him a long description of “a little old lady.” Describing her characteristics, etc.,, I said, “She lived in a house standing in its own grounds, In the sitting-room I see an oval-shaped walnut table—on it is a lighted oil-lamp—no silk shade—and a red tablecloth, and I judge the house to be a good distance out of the town or village.”
He replied, “It is a perfect description of my mother, her characteristics ; and the house, table, lamp, etc., are also quite correct.”
On August 11, 1907, | gave two descriptions, only one of which was recognized. But as it was rather striking I will record it, It was striking in more ways than one; for, when giving it, I suffered the most terrible pains— somewhat similar to those I felt on October 21, 1906, when I gave the description “ of a young man killed by machinery.” In this case the bodily death was caused by a boiler explosion. The description was that of a young man, a sailor. After giving details as to height, age, eyes, hair, complexion, etc., I said, “He met his death suddenly, for I feel as if my body is mangled and torn.” The lady to whom the description was given, said her brother, who was on board H.M.S. Wallaroo, was killed by a boiler explosion five years ago. As this is
then I gave him a long description of “a little old lady.” Describing her characteristics, etc.,, I said, “She lived in a house standing in its own grounds, In the sitting-room I see an oval-shaped walnut table—on it is a lighted oil-lamp—no silk shade—and a red tablecloth, and I judge the house to be a good distance out of the town or village.”
He replied, “It is a perfect description of my mother, her characteristics ; and the house, table, lamp, etc., are also quite correct.”
On August 11, 1907, | gave two descriptions, only one of which was recognized. But as it was rather striking I will record it, It was striking in more ways than one; for, when giving it, I suffered the most terrible pains— somewhat similar to those I felt on October 21, 1906, when I gave the description “ of a young man killed by machinery.” In this case the bodily death was caused by a boiler explosion. The description was that of a young man, a sailor. After giving details as to height, age, eyes, hair, complexion, etc., I said, “He met his death suddenly, for I feel as if my body is mangled and torn.” The lady to whom the description was given, said her brother, who was on board H.M.S. Wallaroo, was killed by a boiler explosion five years ago. As this is
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