were worked."

Phillida said nothing, though her interlocutor gave her an opportunity.

"Well," proceeded Miss Bowyer, "this is what we call Christian Science.
It's the science of sciences. It's as much above the rude method of
primitive faith-cure practised by the apostles as the heavens are above
the earth. We understand from knowing the philosophy of miracles the
reason why we do not always succeed. We can not always secure the
impressible condition by producing the quiescence of the large brain.
But if we understand the theory of hypnotism we shall be able to put the
cerebrum at rest and secure the passive impressible state of the
cerebellum; that is, an introverted condition of the mind. This
securing of interior perception is the basis of all success."

"Then you do not believe that God does it all," said Phillida, with a
twitch of the shoulder expressing the repulsion she felt from this
incomprehensible explication.

"Oh, yes. Faith in God the All-good is at the root of it all. It is one
of the things that induces passive receptivity. We must convince the
patient that the unity of God excludes the real existence of evil."

"But still you do not admit the direct action of God?" queried Phillida.

"God works through the forces in nature, according to law," said Miss
Bowyer, glibly.

"That is just as true of the action of medicine," said Phillida. "I
don't like this affecting to put God in while you leave him out of your
mixture. Besides, I don't pretend that I understand your explanation."

"It is somewhat fine; all philosophy of man's internal nature is so.
It's not a thing to argue about. Intellect argues; spirit perceives. But
if you would give your mind to Truth in a receptive way, Truth would set
you free. I am sure you would be convinced after reading the books on
the question."

Phillida made no offer to read the books, and this seemed to disappoint
Miss Bowyer. After a pause she began again:

"You might as well know, Miss Callender, that I had a business object in
view in coming to see you. Some of our Christian Science people are all
enthusiasm, but I am trained to business, and I carry on my practice on
business principles. There is no reason why a doctor who treats diseases
on the mortal plane by medication should be paid for his time, and you
and I not be. Is there?"

"I don't know," said Phillida, mechanically.

"Well, now, I have given my time to the beautiful work of Christian
Science