John (puzzled): But ... surely ... I thought you were all going out to dinner with the Cleavers.

Mr. Freeman: To-morrow night.

John: I’ve made a mistake.

Mr. Freeman: You have ... had your dinner?

John: Yes.

Mr. Freeman: Restaurant?

John: Yes.

Mr. Freeman: Some girl, I suppose?

John: I was by myself.

Mr. Freeman: Then why on earth didn’t you come home?