“I’m not in the least hungry.” my guest sighed “but if you insist I don’t mind having some asparagus.”

I ordered them.

“Aren’t you going to have any”

“No I never eat asparagus.” “I know there are people who don’t like them. The fact is you ruin your palate by all the meat you eat.

“Coffee” I said

“Yes, just an ice-cream and coffee” she answered.