Seven Spheres

Mr Chang expounds on the topic of the seven spheres.

"There are seven spheres round the world, heaviest below, lightest above. First sphere is on the earth. These people belong to that sphere. Each sphere is separate from the other. Therefore it is easier for you to speak with these people than for those in any other sphere."

"And easier for them to speak to us?"

"Yes. That why you should be plenty careful when you do not know to whom you talk. Try the spirits."

"What sphere do you belong to, Chang?"

"I come from Number Four sphere."

"Which is the first really happy sphere?"

"Number Three. Summerland. Bible book called it the third heaven. Plenty sense in Bible book, but people do not understand."

And the seventh heaven?"

"Ah! That is where the Christs are. All come there at last —you, me, everybody."

"And after that?"

"Too much question, Mr. Mailey. Poor old Chang not know so much as that.

Chapter 10, The Land of Mist, Arthur Conan Doyle