65. In all that we have just passed in review, it must be admitted that there is
nothing to prove the intervention of any occult intelligence, nothing that might not be
explained by the supposition of a magnetic or electric current, or the sole action of
some known or unknown fluid. Such was, in fact, the first explanation suggested in
regard to these phenomena, and it seemed to be a very reasonable one. But new facts
soon showed its insufficiency, for these new facts gave proof of intelligence; and, as
every intelligent effect must have an intelligent cause, it became evident, that, even
admitting the action of electricity or any other fluid, the action of some intelligent agent
must also be admitted. But what was this intelligent agent? -What was the nature of the
intelligence whose co-operation in the production of these phenomena had now become
evident?
