"Feet."
"Of course. You would not have me say Foots?"
"It is a question of philology which I am unable to determine."
"Let us go in," said Toney.
He pulled the bell, and a servant appeared, and ushered them into a parlor, where sat Mrs. Foot with her three daughters, and three female friends. The Professor was introduced by Toney to the lady of the house, and then to Cleopatra, Theodosia, and Sophonisba; after which ceremony, the two gentlemen were introduced by Mrs. Foot to Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Hobbs, and Mrs. Smart.
"Oh, Mr. Belton," said the gigantic mother of the three stupendous sisters, "I am so glad you have come! Have you heard anything?"
"In respect to what?" asked Toney.
"The Woolly Horse!" said Mrs. Foot.
"The Woolly Horse!" exclaimed Mrs. Cross.