You then say that it is not necessary for you to even see the cards, which will give you a good excuse for holding them under the table, or behind your back. Now subtract the number chosen, 48, from 52, which gives remainder 4, count off that many cards from the top, and place them at the bottom. You next say to the gentleman who chooses the card, that “it is now number 48, according to the general desire, would you please let us know at what number it originally stood?” Suppose he answers 7. Then, in order to save time, you commence counting from the top at that number, dealing off the cards one by one, calling the first card 7, the next 8, and so on. When you reach 48, it will be the card the gentleman had chosen. It is not necessary to limit the choice of position to between 40 and 50, but it is better for two reasons. First, that the number chosen be higher than that at which the card first stood, also the higher the number chosen, the fewer cards are there to slip from the top to the bottom. 36. Divide a St. George cross, by two straight cuts, into four pieces, so that the pieces, when put together, will form a square. [Illustration] PARSING. “What part of speech is ‘kiss’?” asked the High School teacher. “A conjunction,” replied one of the smart girls. “Wrong,” said the teacher, severely. “Next girl.” “A noun,” put in a demure maiden. “What kind of a noun?” continued the teacher. “Well--er--it is both common and proper,” answered the shy girl, and she was promoted to the head of the class. “QUICK.” TEACHER (to class)--“What is velocity?” BRIGHT YOUTH--“Velocity is what a person puts a hot plate down with.” OFFICE RULES. I. Gentlemen entering this Office will please leave the door wide open. II. Those having no business will please call often, remain as long as possible, take a chair, make themselves comfortable, and gossip with the Clerks. III. Gentlemen are requested to smoke, and expectorate on the floor, especially during Office Hours; Cigars and Newspapers supplied. IV. The Money in this Office is not intended for business purposes--by no means--it is solely to lend. Please note this. V. A Supply of Cash is always provided to Cash Cheques for all comers, and relieve Bank Clerks of their legitimate duties. Stamped cheque forms given gratis. VI. Talk loud and whistle, especially when we are engaged; if this has not the desired effect, sing. VII. The Clerks receive visits from their friends and their relatives; please don’t interrupt them with business matters when so engaged. VIII. Gentlemen will please examine our letters, and jot down the Names and Addresses of our Customers, particularly if they are in the same profession.