"Oh, no. After I had eaten the chicken, I felt thirsty. I called Peppina and told him.
"'You wish to drink something?' he asked.
"'Yes. I am dying with thirst.'
"'I am very sorry to hear it. The wine this year is very bad and very dear.'
"'Then bring me water,' I cried.
"'Oh, water is still dearer.'
"'Then give me a glass of wine.'
"'We only sell by the bottle.'
"'Then bring me a bottle of Orreto.'
"'Directly.'