Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 192
decanter. Thenthe cards are taken up, placed in their case, andthe trick proper begins. Addressing the lady who drew the deuce ofdiamonds, he asks the name of her card and re-quests her bid it rise. The concealed assistant,holding in his left hand the .thread, gently taps itwith the side of his… … THE OBEDIENT CARDS. spades, is treated in the same way, and thencomes the Queen of hearts. When this card isordered to come up it does not obey. That s very strange, says the performer.Are you sure, Madam, that you drew theQueen? Very sure, answers the lady. Please repeat your demand, Madam. Again…
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