The main character of this short story, one Andrew Mowbray Catterick, describes his diet to his family doctor. The Schoolmarm
. . . I eat now and then, I believe. Why, yes; not long ago I dined at the National Liberal Club with the editor of the Morning Star; so on that occasion, at all events, I ate. But, do you know, I find a bit of anchovy toast and a glass of cognac about the best thing, on most days. . . .