dles left
it. That ended the tussle; and Paddy spread himself on the floor, his
back to the wall, his legs extending to the centre of the room, his
chin on his chest, and rested.

Then enjoyment at high tide; another dance proposed; Sal trying hard to
persuade Dad to take Mother or Mrs. Maloney up; Dad saying "Tut, tut,
tut!"--when in popped Dave, and stood near the door. He had n't
changed his clothes, and was grease from top to toe. A saddle-strap
was in one hand, his Sunday clothes, tied up in a handkerchief, in the
other, and his presence made the room smell just like a woolshed.

"Hello, Dave!" shouted everyone. He said "Well!" and dropped his hat
in a corner. No fuss, no kissing, no nothing about Dave. Mother asked
if he did n't see Kate and Sandy (both were smiling across the room at
him), and he said "Yairs"; then went out to have a wash.

All night they danced--until the cocks crew--until the darkness gave
way to the dawn--until the fowls left the roost and came round the
door--until it was Christmas Day!

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