"To give tongue," I said, "is the recognized method of expressing
friendship in canine circles."
"And, I suppose, giving the only plate implies the same idea amongst
human beings?"
"George and I generally eat off paper," I replied. "We prefer it.
We are leading the simple life."
"Yes," she said; "I heard you yesterday. If I remember rightly, you
had arrived at the conclusion that all was vanity."