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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Merry Men by Robert Louis Stevenson: will be a whet - it will be an addition to our meagre ordinary. I
myself will proceed to the cellar. We shall have a bottle of that
little Beaujolais you like, and finish with the Hermitage; there
are still three bottles left. Worthy wine for a worthy occasion.'
'But, my husband; you put me in a whirl,' she cried. 'I do not
comprehend.'
'The turtle, my adored, the turtle!' cried the doctor; and he
pushed her towards the kitchen, lantern and all.
Jean-Marie stood dumfounded. He had pictured to himself a
different scene - a more immediate protest, and his hope began to
dwindle on the spot.
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