84. Let us suppose that, through careful observation, we have arrived at a
certainty that unusual sounds, or other manifestations, are the work of unseen
intelligences; is it reasonable to be afraid of them? Assuredly not, for in no such case is
there the least danger; only those who are persuaded that the devil has a hand in the
matter can be alarmed by them. like children who are frightened by stories of "Raw-
head and Bloody-bones." But it must be admitted that these manifestations do
sometimes assume uncomfortable proportions, and show a persistence which makes
people naturally desire to be rid of them ; and therefore a few words on this subject will
not be out of place here.
