What is "envelopes"

Usage examples of "envelopes".

The secret did not consist in the use of odorless alcohol, for the reason that the medium never touched the sealed envelopes at all.

He was certain that many persons folded their written questions before sealing them, and that the operator himself did not even collect the envelopes on many occasions.

He was also directed to hold the hat in his lap, and to deliver the envelopes to the manager, one at a time, as he should call for them.

This was continued until all of the envelopes in the hat were removed and the questions answered.

When these were over, the manager collected the sealed envelopes from the table, and placed them on the front of the stage, inviting the writers to call, should they so desire, and get their questions.

Some availed themselves of this opportunity and tore open a number of the envelopes until they found their own questions.

The manager now attached the black bag containing the envelopes to the end of this string, and then taking the other end, drew the bag up to the ceiling near the screw-eye, where it remained in full view during the tests.

The manager now lowered the sack, and emptying the envelopes into a small basket distributed them unopened to their writers.

A boy from the audience gathered up the sealed envelopes in a hat, and brought them to the stage, sitting with them in his lap.

After the tests, the manager should remove the torn envelopes, as they contain "dummy" cards.

After the questions were written and sealed, the manager went among the spectators collecting the envelopes in a cloth bag.

He first numbered the envelopes, at the same time instructing each spectator to remember his number, after which the envelopes were dropped into the bag.

When all the envelopes were collected, the manager lifted the bag in the tips of his fingers and ascended to the stage with it in plain view.

He then lay down very much exhausted, and the manager lowered the cloth bag containing the dummy envelopes, and emptied them upon a small table near the front of the stage.

He then stepped to the rear of the stage and picked up a little wicker basket, into which he scooped the dummy envelopes from the small table where they lay in full view.