A bearded mountaineer (Mr and Mrs Lear are on holiday in Austria.) Mr Lear: Let's have a beer here, dear. Mrs Lear: What a good idea! They have very good beer here. W came here last year. Mr Lear: The atmosphere here is very clear. Mrs Lear: And it's windier than last year. Mr Lear: (speaking to the waiter) Two beers, please. Mrs Lear: Look, dear! Look at that mountaineer drinking beer. Mr Lear: His beard is in his beer. Mrs Lear: His beard has nearly disappeared into his beer! Mr Lear: Sh, dear! He might hear. Waiter: (bringing the beer) Here you are, sir. Two beers. Mr Lear: (drinking his beer) Cheers, dear! Mrs Lear: Cheers! Here's to the bearded mountaineer!