Even Devar was staggered by his friend's unaccountable attitude.

The only outwardly unmoved individual present was Horace P.Curtis.

He turned and pressed an electric bell; Steingall glared at him, so he explained his action.
"I feel like a highball," he said blandly.

"I guess Mrs.Curtis could do with one also.

In fact, five highballs would be a bully good notion.".