There appears to be a sort of telegraphic inquiry through the
regions of the mind to find out where the kindred dwell. The distant
relatives and strangers (the unrelated or unserviceable ideas) soon
discover that they have responded to the wrong call and drop back to
sleep again. But the real kindred wake up more and more. They come
forward to inspect the new-comer and to examine his credentials. Soon
he finds that he is surrounded by inquisitive friends and relatives.
They threaten even to take possession of him. Up to this point the new
idea has taken the lead, he has been the aggressor. But now is the
time for the awakened kindred ideas to assume control and lead the
stranger captive, to bring him in among themselves and give him his
appropriate place and importance. The _old body of ideas_, when once
set in motion, is more powerful than any single-handed stranger who
happens to fall into their company. The outcome is that the stranger,
who at first seemed to be producing such a sensation, now discovers
that strong arms are about him and he is carried captive by vigorous
friends. New ideas when first entering the mind are very strong, and,
if they come through the senses, are especially rich in the color and
vigor of real life.
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