--and the occasion on which he drew the chair from beneath a certain
eminent author as the latter was about to sit down is still referred
to hilariously by the older members.
Finally, as a convincing proof of his greatness, let it be said that
everybody has at least heard the name "Eustace Merrowby"--even
though some may be under the impression that it is the trade-mark of
a sauce; and that half the young ladies of Wandsworth Common and
Winchmore Hill are in love with him. If this be not success, what
is?