Literary Lapses

by Stephen Leacock

Whisky. . . . . . . . . . 5 cents.

Whisky and Soda. . . . . . . 5 cents.

Beer and Soda . . . . . . 5 cents.

Whisky and Beer and Soda . . 5 cents.

Whisky and Eggs . . . . . 5 cents.

Beer and Eggs . . . . . . 5 cents.

Champagne. . . . . . . 5 cents.

Cigars . . . . . . . . 5 cents.

Cigars, extra fine . . . . . 5 cents.

All calculations are made on this basis and are worked out to three places of decimals. Every seventh drink is on the house and is not followed by a distribution of money.