Letters And Telegrams

Source: What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games And Pastimes
Category: WRITING GAMES



In this game you begin with the Letter. The first thing to write is
the address and "My dear ----," choosing whomever you like, but
usually, as in "Consequences," either a public person or some one
known, if possible, to every one present. The paper is then folded
over and passed on. The next thing to write is the letter itself,
which should be limited to two minutes or some short period, and
should be the kind of letter that requires a reply. The paper is
folded and passed on again, and the subscription, "Believe me yours
sincerely," or whatever adverb you choose, and the signature are then
added. (These may be divided into two separate writings if you like.)
The signature should be that of another public person, or friend,
relation or acquaintance of the family. The paper is then passed on
once more, and a reply to the letter, in the form of a telegram, is
written. That is to say, you must say as much as you can in ten words.
Example:--

THE LETTER

The first player writes:--My dear Buffalo Bill.
The second player writes:--Can you give me any information about
suitable songs for our village choir?
The third player writes:--Believe me yours slavishly.
The fourth player writes:--Kitchener of Khartoum.

THE REPLY TELEGRAM

The fifth player writes:--Be with you to-morrow. Have sheets
aired. Am bringing everything.


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