It was merely absinthe, my dear boy. Nothing lethal, I assure you.
I've not even given him an excess of it, Jourdain, du calme. Though he did ingest it rather quickly. [Like had a choice. A pause. He looks vaguely concerned.] He'll likely be ill in a short while, you might want to move a trash receptacle over to his chair in the near future.
But enough with the tawdry details of imbibing! [He stands up and begins gesturing grandly.] I'm very happy for both of you. Quite unorthodox, of course, but since when have I required you to adhere to the established order of things? Now, in the future, I would prefer that the situation not come to this. [Sternly.] You understand, Jourdain, he did nothing wrong, but you had to be disciplined. I expect honesty at all times and you are well aware of that. What kind of father would I be if I did not instill these values in you?
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It was merely absinthe, my dear boy. Nothing lethal, I assure you.
I've not even given him an excess of it, Jourdain, du calme. Though he did ingest it rather quickly. [Like had a choice. A pause. He looks vaguely concerned.] He'll likely be ill in a short while, you might want to move a trash receptacle over to his chair in the near future.
But enough with the tawdry details of imbibing! [He stands up and begins gesturing grandly.] I'm very happy for both of you. Quite unorthodox, of course, but since when have I required you to adhere to the established order of things? Now, in the future, I would prefer that the situation not come to this. [Sternly.] You understand, Jourdain, he did nothing wrong, but you had to be disciplined. I expect honesty at all times and you are well aware of that. What kind of father would I be if I did not instill these values in you?
[I don't know, maybe a better one.]