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प्रश्न
What changes had the photographer effected on Leacock’s face in the picture?
उत्तर
The photographer had retouched the author’s eyes. His eyebrows were removed and put in new ones. The mouth was adjusted a little. The author had a consolation that his ears were recognizable. The photographer declared his intention of removing it and fixing them anew.
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