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UPPING THE ANTE
'Paddy,
you didn't!' McSpud nearly choked on his tankard of Poitin.
Paddy
stroked his ginger beard. 'Sure, and why wouldn't I?'
'It's
against our rules.'
'That
gobshite, Seamus, started it. He stole and hid my Pot of Gold. All
I've done is return the compliment.'
'But
Seamus only hid yours in a garden.'
Paddy
fixed McSpud with a beady eye. 'So, you might say, I've upped the
ante.'
Seamus
stared at the distant city. Jaysus! How the feck was he supposed to
find his Pot of Gold amongst that lot?
Seamus
rued the day he'd tricked another Leprechaun.
p.s. Poitin is Irish Moonshine, usually distilled from potatoes and a favoured drink of Leprechauns.
Hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments.
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Dear Susan,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your avoidance of you-know-what. ;) I could envision these two leprechauns. I really enjoyed their banter.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle, I enjoyed writing it.
DeleteA nice connection with last week's challenge too
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist it as it felt like last week's story needed more of a conclusion.
DeleteI loved the language! gobshite - I have to remember that one.
ReplyDeleteIf there's one thing about the Irish, it's their colourful use of language. :)
DeleteLeprechauns at war - this could get very messy! :-)
ReplyDeleteHa ha - I suppose it depends on whether Seamus can find his Pot of Gold in the city.
DeleteGreat fun. Enjoyed it. And it's not only the Little People who go in search of that pot of gold in the big city.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed!
DeleteAs you sow, so you reap!
ReplyDeletePot of gold at the end of the rainbow, will be tough to find in the city :)
Yes, Seamus has quite a challenge on his gnarly little hands.
DeleteHa! And so the vendetta continues! As you say - don't mess with the leprechauns :)
ReplyDeleteGreat, fun story Susan
Thanks, Lynn. It seemed only right to give Paddy a chance to get his own back on Seamus :)
DeleteSo much fun, these two! I hope you'll continue to use them. They make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI avoided the "C" word, too. Tired of it.
Thanks, Linda. Careful what you wish for! :)
DeleteLots of laughs, Susan!
ReplyDeleteThank you - that's the aim. :)
Deletenice!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThose 2 better leave off the potato still or they will e seeing a lot more than just their pot of gold.I enjoyed the 2nd part.
ReplyDeleteHa ha - yes, they probably need to watch their intake! Thanks for commenting, Birgit.
DeleteI love this. The leprechaun rivalry, "gobshite," "McSpud." Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you - glad to hear you enjoyed it.
DeleteI love this, Susan! Excellent part two!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dale - appreciate the feedback.
DeleteYou have me clicking my heels after reading this one. Your dialogue and descriptions are precious. Slainte'!
ReplyDeleteAh, thanks Jade - I can hear those clicks!
Deletei wonder what comes up next. i'll be waiting with bated breath. :)
ReplyDeleteHmm, might depend on next week's photo prompt whether this is going to turn into a serial. :)
DeleteI never knew there was a setting making others sign in to wordpress. I mean I have been directed to some sights but I didn't know that is what it was. I hope that is not the case with me. Comment back so I know. Great writing by the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine. I'll see if I can find you. :)
DeleteHa! If you hid it on the roof of my building, leave a little note, will ya? A couple of these golden coins would go a long way, me thinks ... ;)
ReplyDeleteHe he - that won't work with Leprechauns I'm afraid. They are very protective of their Pots of Gold. :)
DeleteHee, maybe he could slam his shillelagh on the ground and a rainbow will lead him back to his stash :-)
ReplyDeleteSure, he'll find a way to find it. :)
DeleteThere's a challenge ahead, I think. Good luck to him.
ReplyDeleteA challenge and a lesson learnt for Seamus :)
DeleteI love this little story full of Irish charm and language. Thanks for entertaining us. We need it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene - happy to know I've entertained you.
DeleteThat brought a smile to my face! A lovely little tale.
ReplyDeleteAh, that's good Helen. My work is done. :)
DeleteTricked.
ReplyDeleteTypical.
Ironical, right?
I would have given this story the title: Biter Bit, bit I've used that one already. :)
DeleteA whole tankard of poteen? They'll go blind!
ReplyDeleteAh, but Leprechauns have strong constitutions!
DeleteTeehee! You avoided the C word, only to replace it with the f word. I love your whimsical sequel to last week's story!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penny - it was fun to write. (I rather see it as the L word!)
DeleteYou've made these little guys very real to me.
ReplyDeleteHe he - that's nice to know, Eugenia. :)
DeleteI would blame the booze... what will be the next escalation.
ReplyDeleteThe mind boggles as to what might happen next!
DeleteA quirky tale Susan : moral of the story, don't mess with the leprechauns !
ReplyDeleteToo true, Patience. They're tricky little 'divils'.
DeleteHa! Ha! It might be easier to find things with moonshine :-)
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