Summary

Chapter 16

Henry arrives at Olivia’s house for the meeting. Olivia mentions that he has a sick sister to her father, wondering if he knows someone that can help. Olivia's father is suspicious about how she knew that, since he can’t imagine that’s something Henry would publicly share at a performance. He takes Henry into his parlor and forces him into his chair, gagging him because he doesn’t want Henry to hypnotize him. Olivia tries to stop her father, but he just becomes angry and throws her out. Olivia warns their housekeeper, Gerda, that she should leave and get a new job.

Olivia’s father lets Henry out. Henry puts Olivia into a trance and says that she won’t remember the session or commands. When Olivia wakes up, Gerda has quit. Gerda warns Olivia to try and avoid saying...