Alice Hale Burnett, Hallowe'en at Merryvale — VI. (1916)
“ Fat, who was now next in line, leaned far over. Placing his hands on the floor he lifted his right foot and shook it three times, then standing up he puffed out his cheeks for a mighty blow. "Look out, you'll bust," warned Herbie. Puff! "By jiminy, he did it," cried Toad, "good boy, Fat," as every candle went out. "Reddy may tie him," suggested Father. "Let's see." Reddy turned three somersaults for luck and standing before the candles blew with all his strength, and seven went out. "Fat gets the prize and it's just what he likes most," cried Toad. ”
