Jake Randolph in "The Eternal Night" Pt. 43

"Good evening, Mr. Sperry," Mason said like a groveling idiot as Sperry crossed the floor of the drawing room, heading for the bar.

"Hello, Mason. Would either of you care for a drink?" Sperry asked in a tone that suggested he'd rather not have to supply us with drink.

"I'll have what you're having, Mr. Sperry" Mason said with a tongue that must've known what Sperry's boots tasted like.

"No, I save the good stuff for the important people, Mason. You'll have a sherry. I take it you're Jake Randolph. What'll it be?"

"I'll have what you're having," I said...