And then, to my amazement, when the steward had cleared the table, this hoary old relic of man-killing and man-driving days, battered waif of the sea that he was, carried in from his room a most splendid collection of phonograph records.

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT CELIA KALENS STRAIGHTENED the kimono-styled black-silk top over her gold lamé evening dress, then sat back while a white-jacketed steward cleared the dinner dishes from the table.

By the time the steward cleared away the tableware, his head no longer felt vaguely fuzzy.

Corin Marshak stood silhouetted against that blaze as the steward cleared his throat.

The steward cleared the oyster shells and presented a crab-meat salad.

It was only when a white-jacketed steward cleared the table, set out a large silver coffee service, and left the room that they got down to business.

Three stewards cleared the tables efficiently and sharp Tasmanian wine was served in crystal goblets.

They all shook their heads, muttering equivalents of "Not I, Your Grace," until the steward cleared his throat.

However, the steward, during our sleep, had cleared the table.

Lord John sat back, waiting until the steward had cleared away the course and retreated out of earshot.