| The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker: "Was he after Lilla?"
"Yes, and the fellow didn't lose any time either. Almost as soon as
they met, he began to butter her up, and tell her how beautiful she
was. Why, before he left her side, he had asked himself to tea to-
morrow at Mercy Farm. Stupid ass! He might see that the girl isn't
his sort! I never saw anything like it. It was just like a hawk
and a pigeon."
As he spoke, Sir Nathaniel turned and looked at Mr. Salton--a keen
look which implied a full understanding.
"Tell us all about it, Adam. There are still a few minutes before
dinner, and we shall all have better appetites when we have come to
Lair of the White Worm |
The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from The Red Seal by Natalie Sumner Lincoln: stopped midway up the staircase and waited for the butler to
overtake her, "Grimes, to whom did you give the aconitine on Sunday?"
"I didn't give it to nobody, miss." The butler was a trifle short
of breath; his years did not permit him to keep pace with the twins.
"I was in a great hurry as the druggist kept me waiting, and I had
to serve tea at once."
"But what did you do with the aconitine pills?" demanded Barbara.
"I left the box on the hail table, miss -"
"Great heavens!" Barbara stared at the butler, then without a word
she raced up the staircase and disappeared through the open door of
Mrs. Brewster's bedroom.
The Red Seal |
