“If you like.”

But before Jadwin could reply, Cressler and Aunt Wess’ who had been telling each other of their “experiences,” of their “premonitions,” of the unaccountable things that had happened to them, at length included the others in their conversation.

“ J. ,” remarked Cressler, “did anything funny ever happen to you ⁠—warnings, presentiments, that sort of thing? Mrs. Wessels and I have been talking spiritualism. Laura, have you ever had any ‘experiences’?”

She shook her head.

“No, no. I am too material, I am afraid.”