Hostess. “Oh, no; just as you are dressed now—or worse, if you have it.”
II
Lady Guest (to Host, who hates getting up early). “I’m so awfully sorry to have dragged you up at this unearthly hour, but I had to catch the 8.30 train.”
Host. “Not at all. I’m only too glad to be able to see you off!”
III
Host. “Take a little whiskey before you go, Jones?”
Jones (after helping himself). “Thanks! May I pour you out some?”