"You people can talk, while we drink!" called Kotlicki, raising his glass. "Here's to the health of our author!"
"May you choke, you Zulu!" growled Glogowski, rising and touching glasses with everybody.
"May he live long and write a new masterpiece each year!" cried
Cabinski, already quite tipsy.
"You, Director, also create masterpieces almost every year, yet no one upbraids you for it," jested Glas.
"With the help of God and man, gentlemen, yes, yes!" answered
Cabinski.
Mimi burst out laughing and all joined her.
"Come let me hug you! For once you do not lie!" cried Glas.
Pepa almost died laughing.
"Here's to the health of Mr. and Mrs. Director!" called Wawrzecki.
"May they live long and with the help of God and man create more masterpieces!"