Crab: Well, what have we here? Oh, I see: it's "HOLISMIONISM", written in
large letters that first shrink and then grow back to their original size.
But that doesn't make any sens-e, because it's not a word. Oh me, oh
myl (Passes it to the Anteater.)
Anteater: Well, what have we here? Oh, I see: it's "REDUCTHOLISM", written
in small letters that first grow and then shrink back to their original
size. But that doesn't make any sense, because it's not a word. Oh my,
oh mel (Passes it to Achilles.)
Achilles: I know the rest of you won't believe this, but in fact this picture
consists of the word "HOLISM" written twice, with the letters continually
shrinking as they proceed from left to right. (Returns it to the Tortoise.)
Tortoise: I know the rest of you won't believe this, but in fact this picture
consists of the word "REDUCTIONISM" written once, with the letters
continually growing as they proceed from left to right.
Achilles: At last-l heard the new twist on the theme this timel I am so
glad that you pointed it out to me, Mr. Tortoise. Finally, I think I am
beginning to grasp the art of listening to fugues.
(^336) ... Ant Fugue