A very similar game to "Consequences" is that of "Lost and Found,"
which is played in an exactly similar manner, but the questions are
quite different: (1) Lost, (2) by whom, (3) at what time, (4) where,
(5) found by, (6) in what condition, (7) what time, (8) the reward.
The answers may be something like the following: (1) Lost a
postage-stamp, (2) by sister Jane, (3) at three in the morning, (4) at
St. Louis, (5) it was found by a policeman, (6) rather the worse for
wear, (7) at dinner-time; (8) the reward was a kiss.
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"ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, OR MINERAL?"
This is a capital game for a large party, for it is both instructive
and amusing. Two sides are picked, one has to guess what word or
sentence the remainder of the company has chosen. They go out of the
room, and when the subject has been decided upon, return and ask a
question of each of the other side in turn. The answer must be either
"Yes" or "No," and in no case should more words be used, under penalty
of paying a forfeit. The first important point to be found out is
whether the subject is "Animal," "Vegetable," or "Mineral." Supposing,
for instance, the subject chosen is a cat which is sleeping in
the room by the fire, the questions and answers might be like the
following: "Is the subject chosen an animal?" "Yes." "Wild animal?"
"No." "Domestic animal?" "Yes." "Common?" "Yes." "Are there many to be
seen in this town?" "Yes." "Have you seen many this day?" "Yes." "In
this house?" "No." "Have you seen many in the road?" "Yes." "Do they
draw carts?" "No." "Are they used for working purposes?" "No." "Is the
subject a pet?" "Yes." "Have they one in the house?" "Yes." "In this
room?" "Yes." "Is it lying in front of the fire at the present time?"
"Yes." "Is the subject you all thought of the cat lying in front
of the fire in this room?" "Yes." The subject having been guessed,
another one is chosen and the game proceeds. The questions are limited
to twenty, but it is hardly ever necessary to use that number.
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