"C-o-a-c-h—Few men can afford to keep a coach."
"Spark."
"S-p-a-r-k—What John McNeil does to Ann Rutledge when Pa goes to bed."
A roar of laughter greeted this definition from Sis Rutledge in which John Rutledge joined heartily. Dr. Allen who sat opposite Abe Lincoln looked toward him. There was a smile on his face, but it almost instantly passed, and gave place to an expression the Doctor did not have time to study, for the match was going on.
"Pester."
"P-e-s-t-e-r—Never pester little boys."
"Fore-top."
"F-o-u-r——"
"Next!" called the master.