Does any one suppose that the fire has been annihilated?
No.

We say, I no longer see it, but nothing has happened to the fire.
Again, I may keep my eyes open, and simply turn my head.

The fire disappears once more.

Does any one suppose that my turning my head has done anything to the fire?
We say unhesitatingly, my sensations have changed, but the fire has remained as it was.
Still, again, I may withdraw from the fire.

Its heat seems to be diminished.