"Very understandable."
The young man took another drink. His face underwent a subtle change.
"Let me turn the machine on. We'd better get started."
"Did you have dinner yet?"
"I've been too busy."
"Good, good."
"Good?"
"Good that you work so hard. Shows character."
"Thank you. Now if you'll just sit back there, we'll turn the machine on." The young man seemed to be having trouble focussing his eyes.
Westing lit a good cigar and offered his guest one. "To be sociable," he said.