2.—1. A mean parasite. 2. A precious gem. 3. To yell. 4. A letter. 5. An interrogation. 6. To form the texture. 7. A peculiar appearance of the eye. Centrals read downward spell the name of a monster of the Northern seas.
Damon and Pythias.
No. 2.
NUMERICAL ENIGMA.
| My whole is a familiar adage. |
| My 1, 2, 3, 9, 13 is the home of a minister. |
| My 14, 20, 2, 7 must never be retained. |
| My 19, 11, 9, 18, 13 has brought thousands to poverty. |
| My 21, 20, 9, 13 is the pride of the garden. |
| My 16, 17, 20, 9, 18 is a terror to the silly. |
| My 8, 20, 16 is a faithful friend. |
Susan Nipper.