Drouet fairly shone in the matter of serving.

He appeared to great advantage behind the white napery and silver platters of the table and displaying his arms with a knife and fork.

As he cut the meat his rings almost spoke.

His new suit creaked as he stretched to reach the plates, break the bread, and pour the coffee.

He helped Carrie to a rousing plateful and contributed the warmth of his spirit to her body until she was a new girl.