The White House attendants are Chesterfields of politeness, and the visitor must be aggressive and persistent indeed who is not kept within proper limits without having his sensibilities wounded.
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Chesterfield
Synonyms for "chesterfield" (6 found)
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"The man-eatin' Papuans had me once, but they are Chesterfields compared to this crowd."
Source: wiktionary
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