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    although both Mr. Watson and I could distinguish sounds. Indeed both seemed at first rather sceptical, and I presume thought that imagination had a good deal to do with the sounds. prof. Monroe said he would like to test the reality of the phenomenon by articulating a sentence into the Transmitting Instrument while I listed at the other end. He did so and I heard quite distinctly the words "on'e, tw'o thre'e, fo'ur, f'ive si`x" come from the armature of the Receiving Instrument and could recognize the full rich tone of Prof. Monroe's voice - quite different in timbre from Mr. Watson's voice. Prof. Monroe said he would test me again. Mr. Watson and I wrote on a piece of paper what we had heard so that Prof. Monroe might have the independent judgement of each of us. Several sentences were dictated and appreciated correctly. I one or two cases I failed to understand what words were used but in every case Mr. Watson was successful.

    A few of the sentences dictated were "A horse a horse my kingdom for a horse" - "It is time for me to go home" "it is a very gloomy day" - Songs were very readily heard. I distinguished at once "Home sweet home" sung with great effect by Prof. Monroe.

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