Just as the elephants were being marched on stage. One of the circus worker approached the family, and handed Susan a note. She unfolded it and read,
"Dear Mrs. Quine,
Your husband should be waiting for you at the main gate. It will take me a little while to snap him out of my trance, but please do not worry. I've done this trick several times before, and it always goes off without a hitch. Please, enjoy the rest of the show.
Sincerely,
Mesmero"
She felt bad that John would miss the rest of the show, but at least he would be back to normal. Still, she did worry that Mesmero might leave some post-hypnotic suggestions. She shrugged. There was nothing she could do about that. If she knew her husband's actual condition, she would have been hysterical. She was still oblivious though, so she relaxed, and continued watching the show.