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SESSION 70

(John Bradley, from Williamsport, PA, was a witness for tonight’s session. John was to be joined here by his lawyer friend from Williamsport by 8 PM, but the friend did not appear.

(John was in a rather upset and depressed mood, due to his job situation. His job was not in jeopardy, but John was restless and needed changes; at the same time he felt he was not the stereotype personality his company demanded for district managers, which position would be the next step up for John in the drug company for which he worked. It will be recalled that Seth gave John a Sept. 2 date, in the 63rd session, pertaining to his profession, and that Seth also briefly mentioned John and his company in the 54th session. Now John is due in Chicago next week to meet with his superiors.

(John Bradley also brought with him carbon copies of the beginning sessions, which a friend of his in Williamsport has been typing up for Jane and me. Needless to say we are most grateful.

(Jane and I decided to record tonight’s session, and to make it a practice to do so more often in the future. Accordingly, Jane set up the recorder after supper, so that she had but to flip a switch to start it going at the beginning of the session.

(Jane was not particularly nervous this evening. She began dictating in a rather husky, strong voice, and maintained it through most of the session. Her delivery was animated and fast, her pacing regular, her eyes dark as usual. She was having an animated conversation with John as 9 PM approached; when she began without the usual greetings, she flicked the recorder on.)

(Now, once again, Jane walked over to our couch and perched on one arm of it, as she has done during each of the last few sessions. It is now apparent that she does this when Seth is feeling particularly humorous and sharp. Sitting there now, she pointed often at me to her right, and occasionally at John in front of her.)

Now. I have mentioned that we will have a party session in your new house, and I suggest that Philip be invited, for what will be a truly hilarious session.

Nevertheless, if these sessions were coming through you, Joseph, rather than through Ruburt vocally, then Philip’s wife would not be so concerned. This is not a conscious reaction on her part, although she does react consciously against the woman who has been recording the sessions.

(In the 37th session, March 23, 1964, page 299, Seth dealt with the above problem in some detail. It appears that his statements are developing as he said they would.

I will not leave you, but I will now end the session, and will follow you in your wanderings. I do not suggest blunder-headed drunkenness on your part, Philip; merely half.

(End at 10:01. Jane was dissociated as usual. She ended the session in high good humor. All of us were surprised at its quick ending, and at Seth’s suggestion that we go out with John. It might be noted that by now John appeared to be in better spirits.