"Will you cut it in half? I detest fingering candles!"
"Quite so, monsieur; they have such a strong smell.... Here is your candle in two pieces."
"Ah! now will you be good enough to cut each of those halves into four pieces?"
"Into four?"
"Yes; I need eight pieces of candle for my purpose."
"Here are your eight pieces, monsieur."
"Pardon me, will you oblige me by preparing the wicks for me?"
"The whole eight?"
"Seven rather, since one naturally has its wick ready."
"Quite so."