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The hypnotic state can be prolonged almost indefinitely, without fear that the subject might incur harmful effects. The practician will find, however, that all he needs, in most instances, to imprint his suggestions upon the subject's mind and through it upon the subject's autonomic nervous system, is five minutes. He may be willing to spend an hour or two keeping the subject in the trance. He may transfer the power of suggestion (or "rapport," as it is called technically). Or he may even leave the subject alone in the state, until he comes back. But sooner or later the trance must be broken, and the normal waking state restored.