The following amusing anecdote is related of a commercial traveller who
happened to get into the same railway carriage in which the Dukes of
Argyle and Northumberland were travelling. The three chatted familiarly
until the train stopped at Alnwick Junction, where the Duke of
Northumberland got out, and was met by a train of flunkeys and servants.
“That must be a great swell,” said the “commercial,” to his remaining
companion. “Yes,” responded the Duke of Argyle, “he is the Duke of
Northumberland.” “Bless my soul!” exclaimed the “commercial.” “And to
think that he should have been so condescending to two little snobs like
us!”