“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.