'Method in his drink', re Irishman consulting doctor: 'Doctor (after examining patient) - "Just one question O'Grady. Do you regulate your grog?"/ O'G. - "Is it regulate me grog? Faith you've just got it, doctor. You see, the first six thumblers I takes warm, the next six I takes could, but afther that the divil I cares how I takes 'em"'
by Durkin, Tom.
originally called 'A Threadbare Chestnut Illustrated' changed by ed. to 'Mellors (Mellord?) in his Drink'.