A military intelligence officer attempts to commandeer a dessert from a restaurant, only to be challenged by a spy in disguise. The spy, posing as a civilian, must win a game of discerning sugar varieties to reclaim the dessert for his 'daughter'.
SNIDEL: This is where the aroma is coming from. Wonderful. We’re in for a treat.
WAITRESS 2: I don’t mean to turn you away, sir, but we only allow families with reservations to dine…
SNIDEL: I’ll take lamb-stuffed pastry, curry pilaf with cod, and meremere to finish.
WAITRESS 2: As I was saying…
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