His mother explained to me that he was born on the Fourth of July, and they called him at first Celebrate Independence Fewkes; but finally changed it to Celebrate Fourth--I am telling you this so as to give you an idea as to what sort of folks they were.

Celebrate was tall and well-built, and could be a good hand if he tried; which he would do once in a while for half a day or so if flattered.

The second son was named Surajah Dowlah Fewkes--the name was pronounced Surrager by everybody.

Old Man Fewkes said they named him this because a well-read man had told them it might give him force of character; but it failed.

He was a harmless little chap, and there was nothing bad about him except that he was addicted to inventions.