Dill’s father was taller than ours, he had a black beard (pointed), and was president of the L & N Railroad.
“I helped the engineer for a while,” said Dill, yawning.
“In a pig’s ear you did, Dill. Hush,” said Jem. “What’ll we play today?”
– Harper Lee
To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 4. Dill Harris telling tall tales about his father to Scout and Jem, who doesn’t believe a word Dill.