ANOTHER.

A man, a can, a fan, Ann, to scan, a plan—their equivalents represent

the four elements in agitation, and spelt backwards, describe the most

pleasing object in the Great Exhibition. Omitting Ann and the fan, the

equivalents prophesy what theatre will next be burned down.

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