659. Moreover, no sooner did I look at something in the stores, or at money and such, than the craving of these and similar spirits became evident within me. For, thinking that they were myself, it was as if they instantly wanted me to reach out my hand, quite contrary to my usual behavior, and in addition, slipped their own passion into my mind. About that passion I have subsequently at times spoken with the spirits, saying that I had realized such spirits were present. This they could not deny, but were obliged to affirm it, explaining their character, and what comes over them. 1748, 6 February.