A con game played with a chain, belt or string that is laid down to form two open loops. The mark places a finger or stick in one of the loops to try to secure the chain when it gets lifted, but the con artist is able to prevent this no matter which loop was chosen.
Authentic; full.
Open; frank.
Earned or acquired in a fair manner.
Accurate.
True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.
Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
In good faith; without malice.
Honestly; really.