She: "I'll ditch the patchwork trousers if you like"

He: (To himself) Ah! The ale is having the desired effect! (To her) Certainly, my dear - let me take that tankard off your hands ... Perhaps you'd like to put on this interesting pair of trousers [See Post #16 Jun 08 - 06:59 AM - ed.] - everyone's wearing them in San Francisco!