Abstract

Considers that the present interpretation of the message is superficial and suggests a symbolic and deeper meaning in relationship to Lodge, Mrs. Leonard, and the entire Society for Psychical Research (SPR). Because of the peculiar conditions under which the message was delivered, the unusual developments surrounding it, and the importance her communicators attached to it, it is suggested that the message refers to the collapse of the Piper mediumship and her control's concern that Lodge be cognizant of this. The new interpretation describes the message as warning Lodge (a) of his son's death, (b) of subsequent postmortem messages from him, (c) of the SPR's loss with the collapse of the Piper mediumship, and (d) of the discovery of Mrs. Leonard, a new medium.