But Who Uttered It?
'Oh no, I am employed by Mr. John Farraday, the American gentleman who bought the house from the Darlington Family.', said this character
Who is Stevens?
This rural county located in South West England on the English Channel coast is where this part of the novel takes place.
What is Dorset?
Stevens has continually argued that the majority of what about this character, who he previously served for, is utter nonsense and foolish.
Who is Lord Darlington?
Stevens proudly asserts served this number of years under the employment of Lord Darlington.
What is thirty-five?
'I mean to say, Stevens, this is a genuine grand old English house, isn't it? That's what I paid for. And you're a genuine old fashioned English butler, not just some waiter pretending to be one. You're the real thing, aren't you? That's what I wanted, isn't that what I have?'
Who is Mr. Farraday?
Located in England and described as 'a beautiful little spot', this fictional location has a rather regal English surname for a body of water.
What is Mortimer's Pond?
According to Stevens, a proper butler judges his employers by this standard, not simply their social class.
What is moral?
When contrasting generations of butlers, Stevens uses this adjective to describe his own generation, emphasizing their strive for hard-earned perfection.
What is idealistic?
'It's a lovely old house. Truth is, the Colonel's trying to sell the place off. He ain't got much use for a house this size now', said this side character
Who is the Colonel's batman?
American couple Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield, neighbors and acquaintances of Mr. Farraday, have been settled in this county in South East England for some twenty years.
What is Kent?
Stevens, quoting the Hayes Society, says he wouldn’t be unjustified in attributing his years of service ‘to his lordship at Darlington Hall’ to this type of household.
What is a distinguished household?
It was this part of Stevens’s Ford motor car that brought his trip to a halt, known for its ability to dissipate heat and cool the engine.
What is a radiator?
'Oh, Stevens, perhaps you're the one to tell me. This arch here looks seventheenth century, but isn't it the case that it was built quite recently? Perhaps during Lord Darlington's time?', said this character
Who is Mrs. Wakefield?
Mr. Farraday and Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield share a number of acquaintaces amidst a society named after this American State.
What is Boston?
Stevens attributes the older generation’s “ladder” view of the world with this circular object, which he claims "more accurately" represents his own generation’s viewpoint.
What is a wheel?
The pond, described as ‘not large,’ is estimated by Stevens to be this fraction of a mile around its perimeter.
What is a quarter?
'What are you talking about, man?', said this character.
Who is Mr. Farraday?
The Colonel and his military assistant were located in this Western European country on two named accounts: first during the German invasion, and again at the Allied landing.
What is Belgium?
This butler*, along with Mr. Marshall, have served only gentlemen of indisputable moral stature such as Lord Wakeling, Lord Camberley, and Sir Leonard Gray, and are for that reason, is considered one of the 'greats.'
Who is Mr. Lane?
While getting his Ford fixed at the Colonel’s house, Stevens spotted a car of this prestigious British make in the garage.
What is a Bentley?