“There! I knew he would,” said Eunice, resignedly.

Will took up the strain:

“And who next bitter almonds sought,

And poured in extract by the quart?

Eunice.”

“Be still, you wretch!” cried Eunice, attacking him in the rear with a cushion.

“Come on, if you want to fight,” said Will. “It’s Archie’s turn, now.”

“Who added essence without stint,

The wintergreen and peppermint?

Our Cricket, oh!”