immediate predecessor in the dynasty Kakachakachak, surnamed Forty Warts, after which he visited the chief factory of Cottonopolis and signed his mark in the visitors’ book, subsequently executing a charming old Abeakutic wardance, in the course of which he swallowed several knives and forks, amid hilarious applause from the girl hands.

Widow woman, says Ned. I wouldn’t doubt her. Wonder did he put that bible to the same use as I would.

Same only more so, says Lenehan. And thereafter in that fruitful land the broadleaved mango flourished exceedingly.

Is that by Griffith? says John Wyse.

No, says the citizen. It’s not signed Shanganagh. It’s only initialled: P.

And a very good initial too, says Joe.