26. A SIMPLE CHARM
A superstitious couple in the country who heard mysterious noises at night in their house, sought the advice of a “wise woman” in the neighbourhood. She gave them on paper the following charm, which would, she assured them, counteract their evil star, and solve the mystery:—
ground
turn evil star.
What was its significance?
27. MADE IN FRANCE
We are five varied vowels of foreign sound,
Supported by one consonant between us.
Three letters now in four, where may be found
Another trio, quite a silly genus.
28. A PARADOX
What in his mind no man can find
Four symbols will display;
But only one remains behind
If one we take away.