And the cup on the mantel-piece, half drunk, that would be Mr. Lawrence Cavendish's. 
He usually leaves it there when he loses interest in the drink and found some lady to talk to.
mnli hypothesis: He usually leaves it there when he loses interest in the drink and found some lady to talk to. premise: And the cup on the mantel-piece, half drunk, that would be Mr. Lawrence Cavendish's. 