Suppose the number called for is 100.
“Tell me the number. Hurry!”
So much, dear reader, for the spelling of proper names and conveying numbers to the clairvoyant on the stage. In regard to colors, metals, precious stones, countries, materials, fabrics, makers of watches, playing cards, society emblems, coins, bills, jewelry, wearing apparel, surgical instruments, etc., etc., Heller had them arranged in sets of ten. The first question he asked gave the clue to the set; the second question to the number of the article in the set. Thus but two short questions were necessary to elicit the proper reply from the assistant. {191} Miscellaneous articles were divided into nineteen sets. I will give examples of two:
FIRST SET.
What article is this?
1. Handkerchief.
6. Basket.
2. Neckerchief.
7. Beet.
3. Bag.
8. Comforter.