more fortunate observation he shall prove that he really possesses the
secret.

We will give an example. Mr. A. and Miss B. have agreed on "bed" as
the word, and proceed to throw light upon it, alternating upon its
various meanings of a place of repose, a part of a garden, or the bed
of a river.

Miss B. I don't know what your opinion may be, but I am never tired
of it.

Mr. A. Well, for my part, I am never in a hurry, either to get to it
or to leave it.

Miss B. How delightful it is after a long, tiring day!

Mr. A. Yes. But it is a pleasure that soon palls. The most luxurious
person does not care for too much of it at a stretch.

Miss B. Oh, don't you think so. In early spring, for instance, with
the dew upon the flowers!

Mr. A. Ah! you take the romantic view. But how would you like it beneath
some rapid torrent or some broad majestic river?

Miss C. (thinks she sees her way, and hazards a remark). Or in a sauce?

Mr. A. I beg your pardon. Please tell me in a whisper what you suppose
the word to be?