No. XLIV.—TEST AND TRY
Those who have not seen it will find some real fun in the following little experiment. Fix three matches as shown in the diagram, light the cross match in the middle, and watch to see which of the ends will first catch fire, or what will happen.
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I stand stock still, let who will hurry,
You cannot put me in a flurry,
Nor stir my stumps, for all your worry.
I am in haste, let none delay me
As fleetest couriers convey me.
You must transpose me ere you stay me.
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Two to one, in case we hide,
You will find us in our site;
We are harmless side by side,
Parted we prepare to bite.
When united we divide,
When divided we unite.