Bill MacDonnel arrived to witness the session. With him he brought some rolls of copper sheeting...

Rob: (Bill MacDonnel arrived to witness the session. With him he brought some rolls of copper sheeting for our table, and incense and a burner. Both of these items, Jane had read recently, had been shown to be useful in psychic states by adding negative ions to the air. A negatively charged atmosphere has been shown to effectively increase one’s psychic abilities.

(I thought the copper insufficient in quantity, but we unrolled it upon the table, and lit the incense. Its pleasant musty smell filled the room. I thought the trappings might bring forth some rather pungent comments from Seth, but kept my own counsel. Jane was not nervous before the session. She began dictating in a quiet and amused voice, quite slowly. Her pacing was also slow, her eyes dark as usual.)

Good evening.

(“Good evening, Seth.”)

I appreciate the many and varied preparations made this evening for my expected arrival.

Next you will undoubtedly suggest that I pose, contemplate what might pass for my navel, carve a likeness, and set it up in the middle of your table.

I do not seriously imagine that you would entertain such a ludicrous idea, but the situation certainly contains humorous overtones, and it would not be like me to let anything like this pass without comment.

My welcome to Mark, with his enthusiastic good intentions. Nor indeed is the idea behind all this ridiculous in any manner. Good intentions are highly important, and what you think will work, will work."

--Seth, TES3, Session 86, September 9, 1964 by Jane Roberts