Helms [without looking up from his paper]. It's easy enough if one cheats.
Krakau. Who cheats?
Helms. Well, year after year you work out the same problem. Anybody can do that.
Krakau [rearranging the chessmen]. You can't.
Helms. Just try another problem once, then see how smart you are.
Krakau. I'm quite satisfied with this one. [Moves a piece.] Going to have chocolate to-day?
Helms [contemptuously]. Chocolate! What for?
Krakau. I thought on account of it being your birthday—
Helms. Chocolate! That's a drink for women. On my birthday I serve wine.
Krakau. Hmmm! Wine, eh? Who's coming?