"I'll redeem it at once.

Let me introduce the topic, Handel, by mentioning that in London it is not the custom to put the knife in the mouth,--for fear of accidents,--and that while the fork is reserved for that use, it is not put further in than necessary.

It is scarcely worth mentioning, only it's as well to do as other people do.
Also, the spoon is not generally used over-hand, but under.

This has two advantages.

You get at your mouth better (which after all is the object), and you save a good deal of the attitude of opening oysters, on the part of the right elbow." He offered these friendly suggestions in such a lively way, that we both laughed and I scarcely blushed.
"Now," he pursued, "concerning Miss Havisham.