One often imagines things that are quite absurd.

He was really very devoted to me and seemed quite sorry when he went away.

Have another brandy-and-soda?
Or would you like hock-and-seltzer?
I always take hock-and-seltzer myself.

There is sure to be some in the next room." "Thanks, I won't have anything more," said the painter, taking his cap and coat off and throwing them on the bag that he had placed in the corner.

"And now, my dear fellow, I want to speak to you seriously.
Don't frown like that.