"In short, I myself feel in danger as we pass through these heavy forests." "Quite so," assented the Honorable William Jones.

"Sometimes I take a drink in the mornin' before breakfast, especially if there is malary around, as I said; sometimes before dinner, but only one; or, sometimes right after dinner, like now.

Difference among men, ain't there?
Some say it's wrong to drink before breakfast.
Others say one drink then goes farther'n six later in the day.

For me, now, only one drink a day.

Unless--that is, of course--unless there is some very special occasion, such as--" "Such as that offered by this most malarious country," ventured the judge gravely.
"Well, yes, since you mention it, on such an occasion as this.