Plum-pudding, a sweet omelet, or a very rich plum-tart is often served in the middle of dinner, before the game. The salad always comes last, with the cheese. This is utterly unlike our American etiquette. Tea is served in English country-houses four or five times a day.

Captain," cried Blueskin, as he grumblingly obeyed the command; "if you've left off business yourself, you needn't interfere with other people." "I should like a little of that plum-tart," said Mrs. Maggot; "but I don't see a spoon." "I'll ring for one," replied Kneebone, rising accordingly; "but I fear my servants are gone to bed."