The “Spirit Rappings” varied materially in quality and character, being at times faintly, and at other times distinctly audible.

The record of the Investigation is as follows: 

Mr. Sellers:  Is any Spirit present now?

Three raps—­faint and partly indistinct—­are almost instantly audible.  The raps apparently emanate from the floor-space directly beneath, or in the immediate vicinity of the table.  This remark is applicable to all the rappings during the seance at the pine table.

The Medium (interpreting the sounds):  That was “Yes.”

Mr. Sellers (aside):  They sounded like three.

The raps are immediately repeated with more distinctness.

Mr. Sellers (aside):  There are three, and they are quite distinct.

(Resuming):  Is the Spirit the same one that was present last night?

Three raps, apparently identical with those last heard, are again audible.

Mr. Sellers (aside):  It says it is the same Spirit.

(Resuming):  I presume then it is Henry Seybert?

(No response.) Is it Henry Seybert?

Three raps—­distinct and positive.

Mr. Sellers:  You promised last evening to give a communication to Mr.
Pepper.  Are you able to communicate with him now?

Two raps—­comparatively feeble.

The Medium (interpreting):  One, two:  that means “not now.”

Mr. Sellers (repeating):  “Not now.”

The Medium (reflectively):  But probably before he leaves.

Three raps—­quickly, distinctly and instantly given.

The Medium:  He said “Yes,” “before he leaves.” (To Mr. Sellers):  You asked that question, I think?

Mr. Sellers:  Yes. (Resuming):  Will you communicate with him before Mr.
Pepper leaves to-night?

Three raps—­instantaneous, quick and vigorous.  The sounds in this instance are four times repeated, the repetitions being in quick succession and apparently without variation in quality or character.

Mr. Sellers (addressing his associates):  It has been very clearly shown to-night that certain sounds of greater or less volume have been produced.  We have heard the sounds.  We are conscious that they are raps.  It is exceedingly important, in deference to the Medium herself, that we should prove that she has nothing to do with the production of the sounds other than in a Spiritualistic capacity.  I would like to ask her if there is any test that she herself can propose which would be capable of satisfying us that she does not produce the sounds.

The Medium:  I could name a great many tests, but they might not be satisfactory to you; for instance, the one of standing on glass tumblers, where the raps are produced on the floor.

Mr. Sellers:  Will the raps be produced under such circumstances?

The Medium:  I cannot say that they will be, any more than I can say that they will be produced through the use of the table.  In fact, they are not so readily produced sometimes.