EMANUEL SWEDENBORG
ing the Queen, the fire in Stockholm, and the receipt?'
"S. ' Yes, those are they, and they are true.'
"M. ' And yet many objections are brought against them. Might I venture to propose that you give me a similar proof? '
"S. 'Why not? Most willingly.'
"M. 'I had formerly a friend who studied Divinity at Duisburg, where he fell into consumption, of which he died. I visited this friend a short time before his decease; we conversed together on an important topic: could you learn from him what was the subject of our discourse?'
"S. 'We will see. What was the name of your friend?'
"The merchant told his name.
"S. 'How long do you remain here?'
"M. 'About eight or ten days.'
"S. 'Call upon me again in a few days. I will see if I can find your friend.'
"The merchant took his leave and despatched his business. Some days afterward he went again to Swedenborg, full of expectation. The old gentleman met him with a smile and said—'I have spoken with your friend; the subject of your dis-
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