"Yes," assented Peter John, failing to perceive what Foster was saying. "Then there was one other question that was dead easy," he added.
"Which one was that?"
"The one about the animals."
"Let me see, what was that question?" said Foster thoughtfully.
"Why, don't you remember? It was 'Name six animals that were common among the Greeks'."
"Oh, yes; I recall it now; but I don't think I had it right. I could think of but four."
"Pooh! Easiest question of the whole lot."
"What was the answer?"
"Easy! Dead easy! I just said, 'Six dogs'."
The laughter that rang out in the room might have been heard across the campus; but Peter John was only slightly ruffled, and said: