mˈɛlɚz "tɹˈɪk" wʌz tʊ ɛnʃˈʊɹ ðætðə fˈɛɹɪts wɜː wˈɛlfˈɛd bᵻfˌoːɹ ðeɪ wɜːɹ ɪnsˈɜːɾᵻd ˌɪntʊ hɪz tɹˈaʊsɚz.
Mellor's "trick" was to ensure that the ferrets were well-fed before they were inserted into his trousers.