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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints
How do I light the candle?
1 of 7: Look for matches at the base of the candle.
2 of 7: Click on the matches to pick them up, and click again to open the matchbook.
3 of 7: Click on a match to pull it out.
4 of 7: Slide the match across the dark strip near the top of the matchbook.
5 of 7: You should be holding down the mouse button as you move the match. Make sure you move the match fairly quick, or it won't light.
6 of 7: You should now have a burning match.
7 of 7: Hold it to the candle-wick, and click to light the candle.
