ase from year to year, and generation to generation,
of the Sageman's ability to make high leaps, and his continual desire to
remain in the air as long as possible, eventually bore evolutionary
results by man learning to fly. And like swimming, so with flying, the
mind plays the biggest part towards its accomplishment.

"As you appear incredulous regarding my statements, I will just give you
a little illustration," said Arletta, and before I was aware of her
intentions she arose, and with an almost imperceptible spring went
straight up to the ceiling, and then with a graceful movement somewhat
similar to a fish swimming in the water, she went half way across the
room and slowly descended to the floor again. "There is no good reason
why a man should not fly as well as swim," said Arletta, being seated
once more. "Time and inclination work wonders, and the human race has no
limit to its achievements if it only takes the right course.

"In order to obtain the best results physically, the individual must
live according to the simple laws of nature. Plenty of good healthful
exercise must be taken regularly and without strain. The intelligent
direction of the mind must also be brought into action with all muscular
efforts. Man's daily employment should be a mixture of both mental and
physical labor, for all brain work strains the mind and weakens the
flesh, while all bodily exertion over-taxes the frame and retards the
growth of intellect. Deep breathing, an abundance of pure fresh air and
plenty of sunlight are indispensable to perfect health. Daily baths are
essential to keep the exterior of the body clean, while the interior
must be kept in good order with a moderate supply of simple, wholesome
and unadulterated foods. Nature's plain beverage, water, is all that man
should imbibe. No evil thoughts must be allowed to enter the mind.
Cheerfulness, self-control, kindliness and optimism are great aids in
promoting health. Pessimism, worry, anger, fear and violent emotions are
poison to the system. There should be nothing in life to fear. The
unselfish know no fear. Those who teach it, or cause others to fear are
common enemies to health and progress.

"The beastly custom of drinking intoxicating liquors, now prevalent
throughout the world, is one of the very worst forms of robbing the
individual of his physical strength and vitality, as well as his reason
and moral character.

"The tobacco habit also; that idiotic and ridic