A Pleasant Parlour Game or, A Game for Two with a Difference.

The game of Moriarty has become almost a tradition of our race; it seems appropriate that we should mention its general principles. The two knights are each blindfolded and provided with a knotted towel or similar weapon. Each must keep one elbow always in contact with the ground. One calls, "Are you there, Moriarty?" and the other must reply. Denial is generally agreed to be useless. The first player then takes careful him and attempts to dislodge his opponent's head with this weapon. It is then the turn of the second player. Only direct hits to the head are scored. Players are required to refrain from striking the spectators.