Question

When confronted by lavinia about his flirtations over the ouija board‚ john insists that 'the affair was quite above- board‚ i assure you‚ my love'.bring out the pun in johns statement

Answer 1

Pun is  word that gives dual meaning.The pun in john statement was with the use of world 'above boards' which  convyed that john was not flirting and was faithful to lavinia

Answer 2

Hallock made this statement to ensure her that he was honest and there was nothing fishy about his relationship with Helen. There is a 'pun' in the word 'affair'. It not only referred to the supposed affair between John and Helen but also the happenings at the Ouija Board Party.