The 40" Waist:  It seems to be shorter at the front , than at the back .
Mr. Humphries: Ah , that 's because you 're standing upright , Sir . One does tend to do that when _ one _ is trying on new garments .
The 40" Waist: Really ?
Mr. Humphries: Oh , yes , Sir . Yes . You see , if I stand upright like this , well , I 'm up at the front , are n't I Mr. Grainger ?
Mr. Ernest Grainger: You certainly are , Mr. Humphries .