"But I don't know how to be a valet!"
"It's quiet easy," Packy assured him. "A fellow with a brain like yours will pick it up in a minute. Just fold and brush and brush and fold and remember to say 'yes, sir' and 'no, sir' and 'indeed, sir?' and very good, sir.' Oh, and one thing. Be very careful how you remove spots from the clothing. I knew a man who was fired for removing a spot from his employer's clothing."
"What a shame!' said Jane. "Why?"
"It was a ten-spot," explained Packy.
(from Hot Water, by Sir Pelham Wodehouse)
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