"Wow," says the dog, "this place has changed! Big improvement."
"Thanks. We don't get many dogs here these days," the barman says. "What can I get you?"
"A salty dog, please."
"Sure," says the barman. He fixes the cocktail. "You look a little off colour – are you OK?"
"Feeling a bit rough, actually."
"Sorry to hear that," says the barman, pushing the cocktail towards the dog. "That'll be £8.00."
"What?? That's much more than I'd expected."
"Sorry," says the barman, "prices have gone through the woof."