There was some nice soup; also roast meat, boiled meat, vegetables, pie, and cheese.

Every young gentleman had a massive silver fork, and a napkin; and all the arrangements were stately and handsome.

In particular, there was a butler in a blue coat and bright buttons, who gave quite a winey flavour to the table beer; he poured it out so superbly.
Nobody spoke, unless spoken to, except Doctor Blimber, Mrs Blimber, and Miss Blimber, who conversed occasionally.

Whenever a young gentleman was not actually engaged with his knife and fork or spoon, his eye, with an irresistible attraction, sought the eye of Doctor Blimber, Mrs Blimber, or Miss Blimber, and modestly rested there.

Toots appeared to be the only exception to this rule.