"Perfectly," I replied. "As plain as Su-Tum-Tum!" I added under my breath as I filled his empty glass in gratefulness to the brim.
"Halt!" shouted the general as the happiest of Suzettes turned toward her kitchen.
"Eh—um!" he mumbled awkwardly in a voice that had suddenly grown thick. Then he sprang to his feet and raised his glass.
"A health to the bride!" he cried.
