CSS Table with one column taking remaining space

Question

I have tried now several things (and looked around here) and nothing worked so far. So I am going to ask.

What I want:

I have the following

Answer 1

Here is an answer using divs instead of a table: DEMO

HTML

    
First Baby
    
Last Guy
    
I will adjust between both of you guys

CSS

.container{
    width: 300px;
}
.first{
    float:left;
    background: red;
}
.last{
    float:right;
    background: orange;
}
.adjust{
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
}