'Affable, unaffected, say-nothin'-to-nobody sorts o' fellers.' 'Oh, very much so, indeed, sir,' said the powdered-headed footman, taking Sam's remarks as a high compliment.

'Very much so indeed.

Do you do anything in this way, Sir ?' inquired the tall footman, producing a small snuff-box with a fox's head on the top of it.
'Not without sneezing,' replied Sam.
'Why, it IS difficult, sir, I confess,' said the tall footman.

'It may be done by degrees, Sir.

Coffee is the best practice.