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No phenomenon has ever been recorded as occurring in Madame Blavatsky’s presence, which was not in direct pursuance with her previously declared intention, or for a directly practical purpose. This fact alone proves that the forces employed are either under control, or by some “pre-established harmony, never obtrude themselves when they are not wanted.” You will, perhaps, refer, to the “signal calls” (bell sounds), which are sometimes heard, though not expected, and will say that we are not entitled to accept her explanation, that these are telegraphic calls for her attention, by her invisible adept correspondents. But I submit that when I find a phenomenon perfectly appropriate to its alleged purpose, I am entitled to classify it as occurring for that purpose. Take any medium, or number of mediums, at their strongest power. True it is that the agencies operating, when able, are also sometimes willing to oblige the sitters, and carry out their wishes, though more often the desired test is evaded, and something quite unlooked for, though perhaps as remarkable, is done. Take ''all ''the facts in Mr. Sinnett’s book; you will find none superfluous, none disorderly, but always just that done which is in response to an intelligent exigency. I do not say confidently that any one single phenomenon mentioned in this book ''could ''not occur {{Style S-HPB SB. Continues on|11-173}}