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224 but had access to her manuscripts through another student and copied them, or portions of them, for his private perusal. Leaving Lynn for a three years’ sojourn in Southern and Western states, he carried these copies about with him, pondering and studying them. Being awakened to a faith which he but partially grasped, he returned to Lynn and attempted to practise Mind-healing without further acquaintance with the author of the manuscripts.

Mrs. Glover heard of this man and his efforts to practise her doctrine. She smiled at the excited students who reported the facts to her and sent a messenger to him with a note which read: “Mr. Spofford, I tender you a cordial invitation to join my next class and receive my instruction in healing the sick without medicine, — without money and without price.” So Mr. Spofford became one of those students who because of his qualities was given his instruction gratis.