The snake charmer appeared greatly surprised at such a request, but Nick
readily invented a very plausible story to serve his purpose, without
disclosing the true occasion.
He soon persuaded the foreigner to grant his request, moreover, and the
amazement of Pandu Singe and the interpreter were redoubled when they
beheld what followed.
This was the extraordinary transformation of their visitors.
Nick had already outlined his plans to Chick, and they at once began
operations.
First they placed the two Hindoos in chairs near the windows, where the
light revealed every peculiarity of their swarthy features.
Nick next adjusted a large mirror upon the table, and placed his make-up
box near by.
Using the interpreter for his pattern, Nick then set to work with
grease paints, powders, false hair, and the like, and at the end of
twenty minutes he had, with most artistic skill, converted himself into
a startling likeness of his model.
The addition of the garments already provided for him made the
remarkable transformation absolutely complete.
Chick had not been idle meantime, but with equally clever manipulation
had made himself into a counterfeit presentment of Pandu Singe.
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