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"And when are you coming to dine at Fulham?" cried one voice. "I shall certainly get those quadrilles of Offenbach's," said another. "How delightfully Mr. Lawsley sang that song of Santley's!" And anon a chorus of "Never enjoyed myself more!" "Most delightful evening!" "Pray don't come out in the cold." "Thanks; well, yes, yours are always capital." "No, I won't light up till I'm on the road."
Charles Santley's "Reminiscences" and "Student and Singer" are full of references to food: "ox-hearts, stuffed with onions," "a joint of meat, well cooked, with a bright brown crust which prevented the juices escaping," "a splendid shoulder of mutton, a picture to behold, and a peas pudding," and "whaffles" are a few of the dishes referred to with enthusiasm.
He went on to tell the manager of the munition factory about how his suspicions were aroused and about the water wheel he had found at the foot of the dam, ending with a detailed account of the affair of the oil tender. Mr. Santley's face expressed nothing but lively curiosity. "And to-day you saw him on a boat that you think is a feeder for German submarines?" muttered the manager.
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