Possible Clues:

• Untrue tale
• There's a traditional story in the Army, though it's untrue
• Tall tale recalling some mighty men?
• I say hollow triumph is a delusion
• Does it sound as if she has a lisp? Don't believe it
• Belief that toads cause warts, for example
• What a surprise! Half of that is fiction
• Legend cousin
• 'Toads cause warts,' e.g.
• It's just a tale that the girl has a lisp