Dr. Come, this is a very moderate breakfast. What kind of a dinner do you make?
Pa. O, sir, I eat a very plain dinner, indeed. Some soup, and some fish, and a little plain roast or boiled; for I dinna care for made dishes; I think, some way, they never satisfy the appetite.
Dr. You take a little pudding, then, and afterwards some cheese?
Pa. O, yes! though I don’t care much about them.
Dr. You take a glass of ale or porter with your cheese?
Pa. Yes, one or the other; but seldom both.
Dr. You west-country people generally take a glass of Highland whiskey after dinner?
Pa. Yes, we do; it’s good for digestion.
Dr. Do you take any wine during dinner?
Pa. Yes, a glass or two of sherry; but I’m indifferent as to wine during dinner. I drink a good deal of beer.