Ex. 1. The Suffocated Victim - This was a favorite illustration of Mr. Love, the polyphonist. A large box or close cupboard is used indiscriminately, as it may be handy. The student will rap or kick the box apparently by accident. The voice will then utter a hoarse and subdued groan, apparently from the box
or closet.

Student (pointing to the box with an air of astonishment) : "What is that ?

Voice: I won't do so any more. I am nearly dead.

Student: Who are you ? How came you there ?

Voice: I only wanted to see what was going on. Let me
out, do.

Student: But I don't know who you are.

Voice: Oh yes, you do.

Student: Who are you ?

Voice: Your old schoolfellow, Tom. You know me.

Student: Why, he's in Canada.

Voice (sharply): No he aint, he's here; but be quick.

Student (opening the lid): Perhaps he's come by the underground railroad ? Hallo !

Voice (not so muffled as described in direction): Now then, give us a hand.

Student (closing the lid or door sharply): No, I won't.

Voice (as before): Have pity (Tom, or Jack, or Mr_____, as the case may be), or I shall be choked.

Student: I don't believe you are what you say.

Voice : Why don't you let me out and see before I am dead?

Student {opening and shutting the lid or door and varying the voice accordingly): Dead ! not you. When did you leave Canada?

Voice: Last week. Oh ? I am choking.

Student : Shall I let him out ? {opening the door). There's no

one here.