A picture is worth 25 words (or less)

August 11, 2000

We hope there's an air of mystery about these images, a mystery you will feel urged to solve in a humorous way. What's going on here? You may write one or more captions (as many as three per photo - use a separate sheet of paper). Be sure to fill out and enclose the coupon. If we publish your caption, you'll receive an official, Monitor-logo ballpoint pen. Be sure to mail your captions to us by FRIDAY, SEPT. 8. To enter via e-mail, visit: www.csmonitor.com/captioncontest