There is a difference.' 'Well, you see, I had to wait for the steak to cook.' 'Did you have much trouble in getting my birthday treat ?' 'No trouble.

But it didn't come quite as cheap as you said.' 'What do you mean, Father ?' 'Only that I've bought the entire hotel.

But don't split.' 'Father, you always were a delicious parent.

Shall you give me the hotel for a birthday present ?' 'No.

I shall run it--as an amusement.