“Can we have any supper?”
“No, sir. The cook's gone home, sir.”
“Not a cup of tea?”
“No, sir. It's too late, sir.”
“At least, we can have some hot Irish whiskey-punch?”
“No, sir. There's no hot wather in the house, sir.”
“Is there any cold water in the house?”
“Of coorse there is, sir,” replies our negative Amphitryon, slightly roused by the question.
“Then bring me some Irish whiskey and cold water.”
“Yes, sir, I'll thry, sir. I'll see if the bar-maid isn't asleep, sir, and get the key from her, sir.”