"Oh, 'tis the broth of a bhoy you are!" exclaimed Nell, in impulsive triumph. "Now, then, Denis! Didn't I know all your scoffing was just jealousy?"
"It's a splendid pig!" declared Ted, with enthusiasm. "Look at its tail!"
"Do English pigs grow their tails on top of their off-hind legs?" queried Denis.
"No; but little Irish girls grow 'em over their left shoulders!"
There was a spurt of appreciative laughter from an unwilling and would-be dignified Atom.
"Look at my bear!" said Nell; "and oh, do look at Denis's effort!"
"Um! Is it an Irish animal?"
"No; you know what it is, you duffer!"
"An elephant, old man?"
"Try again!" dimpled Nell.