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Cross Questions and Crooked Answers

This game will be best described by a short dialogue. Harry.--I am going to put a question in a whisper to Tom, who is seated on my right hand, to which he will reply in the same tone. He will then put a question to his next neighbour, and receive his answer. When the tour of the circle is made, I shall commence by stating aloud the question put to me by my left-hand neighbour, answering it by the reply received in answer to my own from Tom. He will then do the same, giving my question and his next neighbour's reply.--(Whispers to Tom.) Of what use are the bellows? Tom.--To blow up the fire.--(To Charles) Of what use is a fire-engine? Charles.--To put out a fire.--(To John) Of what use is a plough? John.--To plough up the ground.--(To James) Of what use is a cap? James.--To cover the head.--(To Edward) Of what use is a shoe? Edward.--To protect your foot.--(To William) Of what use is a black pin? William.--To fasten your collar with.--(To Harry) Of what use is a barometer?