In this short scene, the old man tells his grandson that if he doesn't break his legs today, his name will be "written backward" . He tells the boy that he's tired and needs to take a nap. The old man then tells him to have a drink. He's worried that the geezer will laugh at him, but the boy reassures him by saying that his grandfather is his "best friend" and that they're "well matched-better than with someone" , so they can all sit down and talk. The elder man says that his legs are "worn out" and asks the boy to come sit with him. The boy agrees, and the elder man offers him a drink