She invites you, by a movement of her eyes, to glance at the room and see how comfortable it is; how round and soft is the bed, how white and well-aired are the sheets and pillows, how nice the curtains, how clean and tidy the carpet, in short, how everything is fitted to incline you to "rest and be thankful." And then the cheery "_good night_!" she bids you is said with a tone that is worth the sixpence she expects in the morning; and you pay it, too, with a much better grace than could be expected from an American recently arrived in the country.
And the "boots" is a character, too, unmixedly and interestingly English, in name, person, appearance, and position.

In the first of these qualities he is unique, being called after the subject of his occupation.

He is an important personage, and generally has his own bell in the dining-room, surmounted by his name, to be called for any service coming within his department.

And this is quite a wide one, including a great variety of errandry and porterage, as well as polishing boots and shoes.

He is very helpful in a great many different ways, and often very intelligent, and knows all about the streets, the railway trains, the omnibuses, cabs, etc., and will assist you in such matters with good grace and activity.