In the most usual case, there exists a certain sympathy at a distance, as when a blow or wound is distinctly felt by a parent or friend of the agent at the very moment when the latter is struck.

We find an excellent example of this in Telepathic Hallucinations, case CXXII, reported by Mrs. Severn (p. 40).

Brantwood, October 27, 1883.

I awoke suddenly, feeling that I had received a violent blow upon the mouth. I had the distinct sensation of having been out of doors, and that I was bleeding above my upper lip.

Sitting up in bed I seized my handkerchief, crumpled and pressed it against the wounded spot. A few seconds later, in removing it, I was greatly surprised to see no trace of blood. I realized only then that it was impossible that anything could have struck me, for I had been lying in my bed and sleeping soundly. ... I thought I had merely been dreaming. But I looked at my watch, and seeing that it was seven o'clock and that Arthur (my husband) was not in the room I concluded rightly that he had gone out for an early morning sail on the lake as the weather was fine.

Then I once more fell asleep. We breakfasted at nine-thirty. Arthur came in a little late and I noticed that he sat farther from me than usual and from time to time unobtrusively put his handkerchief to his lips as I myself had done.

"Arthur," I said to him, "why do you do that?" and then added, somewhat disturbed, "I know you have hurt yourself, but I will tell you afterwards how I know."

"Well," he began, "when I was in the boat just now, a sudden puff of wind came up and the tiller struck me on the mouth. I received a violent blow on the upper lip, which has bled a great deal, and I could not stop the blood."

Then I said, "Have you any idea at what time that happened?" "It must have been about seven o'clock," he answered. I then told him what had happened to me, and he was greatly astonished as were all the persons who were breakfasting with us.

This occurrence took place at Brantwood about three years ago.

Joan R. Severn.