If the connection exists I am bound by fixed laws to serve him or her.

Of course I am able also to cure those who are NOT by nature connected with me; but then I have to ESTABLISH a connection, and this takes time, and is sometimes very difficult to accomplish, almost as tremendous a task as the laying down of the Atlantic cable.

But in your case I am actually COMPELLED to do my best for you, so you need be under no sense of obligation." Here was a strange speech--the first really inexplicable one I had heard from his lips.
"I am connected with you ?" I asked, surprised.

"How?
In what way ?" "It would take too long to explain to you just now," said Heliobas gently; "but I can prove to you in a moment that a connection DOES exist between YOUR inner self, and MY inner self, if you wish it." "I do wish it very much," I answered.
"Then take my hand," continued Heliobas, stretching it out, "and look steadily at me." I obeyed, half trembling.

As I gazed, a veil appeared to fall from my eyes.