arch-deceiving

Updated: May 4, 2025

"Arch-deceiving villuns!" "Well, good-day, Mrs. Peckaby," said Lionel, moving to the door. "I would not spend too much time were I you, looking out for the white donkey." "It'll come! it'll come!" retorted Mrs. Peckaby, in an ecstasy of joy, removing her hands from her ears, where she had clapped them during Peckaby's heretical speech.

Mrs. Henry Wood - Verner's Pride