Simon Tappertit.

One." Is that the--' 'Without the numbers, sir, that is my name,' replied the 'prentice.
'They are merely intended as directions to the washerwoman, and have no connection with myself or family.

YOUR name, sir,' said Mr Tappertit, looking very hard at his nightcap, 'is Chester, I suppose?
You needn't pull it off, sir, thank you.

I observe E.C.from here.

We will take the rest for granted.' 'Pray, Mr Tappertit,' said Mr Chester, 'has that complicated piece of ironmongery which you have done me the favour to bring with you, any immediate connection with the business we are to discuss ?' 'It has not, sir,' rejoined the 'prentice.