"And what other member of the committee particularly objects to being measured ?" As I spoke, another man was indicated.
Turning to him, I said, "Let us lose no time.

Take off your hat and sandals while I measure you." In an instant the thing was done.

The operation was carried through.

Before I had finished with the second case, the others began to smile and snicker, and when I was ready for my third subject I simply asked, "Who next ?" and they came one after another without complaint.

Having measured all the members of the committee, I soberly addressed them.