There was one general cry.

By Jove! It was just the thing! Everyone liked it.

They would do it justice; and they followed the dish with a side glance as they wiped their knives on their bread so as to be in readiness.

Then as soon as they were helped they nudged one another and spoke with their mouths full.

It was just like butter! Something sweet and solid which one could feel run through one's guts right down into one's boots.