“There’s only one thing wrong about that,” said the Doctor-in-law; “I am the First Person.”
“Now, that’s too bad of you, Doctor-in-law,” said the Royal Microscopist. “You know we agreed that we were to take it in turns to be the First Person.”
“We didn’t do anything of the sort,” said the Doctor-in-law angrily. “I’m always the First Person.”
“Oh! please don’t quarrel,” said Girlie. “Besides, I think I ought to be the First Person, considering that I was here first.”
“Ha-ha-ha! she’s got the best of you there,” laughed the Joke.
The Royal Microscopist and the Doctor-in-law both started and looked about nervously.
“What’s that?” whispered the Royal Microscopist in an alarmed voice.
“Only a Joke,” replied Girlie. “He wants you to try and see him; he’s afraid he’s turning into a para—para——”
“Parachute,” suggested the Doctor-in-law.
“No, I don’t think that was it,” said Girlie. “What did you say you were turning into?” she asked of the Joke.