"Glory be!" cried his mother.
Shaun smiled behind his pipe. The baby gurgled.
The older brother pretended that he was not very much interested. He was, though. He was greatly excited with John's tales.
Then his father said, "But, Johneen, you do not really believe that your guide was a fairy?"
"Sure, and the best one in all fairyland," answered John stoutly.
Shaun scratched his head thoughtfully.
"Och, Johneen," he said, "you do not believe that surely."
But John answered, "I do!"
Shaun then drew the boy over to his chair. He took John on his lap.
"Listen, son," he said.