Some people (both men
and women) were known for having this skill. They were paid for this
work. Mrs. J. Spurgeon Allaby holding a water witching forked stick,
demonstrating techniques of dowsing to find water. Another female
dowser, Sylvia Wichenback, related that "I spent one whole day water
witching, and when I got home I was tired than I've ever been in my
life. I'd had all the magic drained out of me."
[P 1008-1010] [NA 454.004]
Dowsing is an
old-time way to find a good place to dig a water well.
