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Mutant, v. 2, issue 2, May 1948
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PATRON OF THE ARTS by C. STEWART METCHETTE I visited the art gallery but a few minutes before closing time. The upper galleries appeared deserted at first sweep of my eyes, but when I looked a second time I beheld a cowled figure sillouetted against an oak doorway. He entered as though blown through on a gust of wind. He was, on closer scrutiny, sallow-faced and black-haired. His eyes were profound and ebony black. I observed him closely from force of habit. I am a free-lance writer whose imagination dwells largely in the realms of the mystic and occult. Perhaps this state of affairs has been occasioned by an insatiable curiosity with regard to psychical phenomena -- a curiosity I have possessed since early childhood. More likely, it is the result of a long and somewhat illustrious parentage of Transylvanian stock. Because of my profession I must often visit strange places for the necessary atmosphere which later is reproduced in my writings. But to return to the strange figure int he art-gallery. He approached me slowly from a pace or so distant, and with a questioning look on his face he asked, "Young sir, have you a knowledge of some of these paintings?" Relieved by his company in this dark gallery, I was delighted to escort him through the hallways; and gradually I learned through our conversation of his intense interest in baroque artistry, especially with poltergeistic manifestation, or, (as he later explained to me in his casual student's manner) the results of mischievous ghosts and harmful spirits. An hour of uninterrupted conversation ensued, and he turned to leave. We both noticed simultaneously, that the gallery had been closed; and that, if we were to leave, we should have to summon the curator to unlock the main doors. I said, as he turned in my direction, "Could I have your address, sir? I should like to talk further with you upon this fascinating subject." "I have no definite address," he replied, "but I frequent the galleries of art in this city. No doubt you will find me here in the future. People are most hospitable here." I opened my mouth to speak but he waved me into silence and vanished before my eyes. - END - "SOMETHING FOR SINGER" "The dilemma of Epicurus is still with us: if God wishes to prevent evil but cannot, then He is impotent; if He could but will not, He is malevolent; if He has both the power and the will, whence, then, is evil?" (W.R.Sorley. "Moral Values and the Idea of God, "p.453.) forwarded by TOM KENNEDY 21
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PATRON OF THE ARTS by C. STEWART METCHETTE I visited the art gallery but a few minutes before closing time. The upper galleries appeared deserted at first sweep of my eyes, but when I looked a second time I beheld a cowled figure sillouetted against an oak doorway. He entered as though blown through on a gust of wind. He was, on closer scrutiny, sallow-faced and black-haired. His eyes were profound and ebony black. I observed him closely from force of habit. I am a free-lance writer whose imagination dwells largely in the realms of the mystic and occult. Perhaps this state of affairs has been occasioned by an insatiable curiosity with regard to psychical phenomena -- a curiosity I have possessed since early childhood. More likely, it is the result of a long and somewhat illustrious parentage of Transylvanian stock. Because of my profession I must often visit strange places for the necessary atmosphere which later is reproduced in my writings. But to return to the strange figure int he art-gallery. He approached me slowly from a pace or so distant, and with a questioning look on his face he asked, "Young sir, have you a knowledge of some of these paintings?" Relieved by his company in this dark gallery, I was delighted to escort him through the hallways; and gradually I learned through our conversation of his intense interest in baroque artistry, especially with poltergeistic manifestation, or, (as he later explained to me in his casual student's manner) the results of mischievous ghosts and harmful spirits. An hour of uninterrupted conversation ensued, and he turned to leave. We both noticed simultaneously, that the gallery had been closed; and that, if we were to leave, we should have to summon the curator to unlock the main doors. I said, as he turned in my direction, "Could I have your address, sir? I should like to talk further with you upon this fascinating subject." "I have no definite address," he replied, "but I frequent the galleries of art in this city. No doubt you will find me here in the future. People are most hospitable here." I opened my mouth to speak but he waved me into silence and vanished before my eyes. - END - "SOMETHING FOR SINGER" "The dilemma of Epicurus is still with us: if God wishes to prevent evil but cannot, then He is impotent; if He could but will not, He is malevolent; if He has both the power and the will, whence, then, is evil?" (W.R.Sorley. "Moral Values and the Idea of God, "p.453.) forwarded by TOM KENNEDY 21
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