You must be devilish hungry.
Alec.
Now you mention it, I think I am. And thirsty, by Jove! I wouldn't give my thirst for an elephant tusk.
Dick.
And to think there's nothing but tepid water to drink!
Doctor.
I'll go and tell the boy to bring you some food. It's a rotten game to play tricks with your digestion like that.
Alec.
[Gaily.] Stern man, the doctor, isn't he? It won't hurt me once in a way. And I shall enjoy it all the more now.
Doctor.