Who 's that with the grey hair ? '' `` I do n't know , sir , '' returned Caleb in a whisper . `` Never see him before in all my life . A beautiful figure for a nut-cracker ; quite a new model . With a screw-jaw opening down into his waistcoat , he 'd be lovely . '' `` Not ugly enough , '' said Tackleton . `` Or for a fire-box either , '' observed Caleb in deep contemplation , `` what a model ! Unscrew his head to put the matches in ; turn him heels up ` ards for the light ; and what a fire-box for a gentleman 's mantel-shelf , just as he stands ! '' `` Not half ugly enough , '' said Tackleton . `` Nothing in him at all . Come ! Bring that box ! All right now , I hope ? '' `` Oh , quite gone ! Quite gone ! '' said the little woman , waving him hurriedly away . `` Good night ! '' `` Good night ! '' said Tackleton . `` Good night , John Peerybingle !
Take care how you carry that box , XXXXX .
Caleb Peerybingle Tackleton ards fire-box mantel-shelf matches nut-cracker screw-jaw waistcoat