It's sort of queer, but it's Sandow's contribution, and he said to put it in, and he'd explain about it.

So here it is.
* * * * * "'SANDY PRIZE PUZZLE.

Prize, a musical top, donated by the author.

Question: Is the number of sands on the seashore odd or even?
Anybody in this court who can answer this question truthfully will receive the prize.

Signed, SANDOW.'" * * * * * "That's nonsense," cried Hester.