Read the statements given below and tick the correct options. "Have I your permission to put it into this mortar and pound it to pieces ?" He asked savagely. The Quick Man nodded and smiled. The conjuror threw the watch into the mortar and grasped a sledgehammer from the table. There was a sound of violent smashing. "He's-slipped-it-up-his-sleeve," whispered the Quick Man. "Now, Sir," continued the conjuror, "will you allow me to take your handkerchief and punch holesin it ? Thank you. You see. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is no deception: the holes are visible to the eye." The face of... Show more

Read the statements given below and tick the correct options.

"Have I your permission to put it into this mortar and pound it to pieces ?" He asked savagely. The Quick Man nodded and smiled.
The conjuror threw the watch into the mortar and grasped a sledgehammer from the table. There was a sound of violent smashing.
"He's-slipped-it-up-his-sleeve," whispered the Quick Man.
"Now, Sir," continued the conjuror, "will you allow me to take your handkerchief and punch holesin it ? Thank you. You see. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is no deception: the holes are visible to the eye."
The face of the Quick Man beamed. This time the real mystery of the thing fascinated him.
"And now, Sir, will you kindly pass me your silk hat and allow me to dance on it ? Thank you."
The conjuror made some movements with his feet and exhibited the hat, crushed beyond recognition.
"And will you now Sir, take off your shirt collar and permit me to burn it in the candle ? Thank you, Sir. And will you allow me to smash your spectacles for you with my hammer ? Thank you." (183 words)

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