chix

Updated: June 2, 2025

My aunt’s Lady Chiheleywicks, but the family name is Lorne. And you pronounce my aunt’s name Chix." "I’m glad I know," said Jack. "Oh, we’re great on titles," said Burnett, modestly. "If the Boers hadn’t killed Col. Rosscott, Betty would have been a Lady, too, some day. But as it is—" he added thoughtfully, "she’s nothing but a widow." "’Nothing but’!" Jack cried indignantly.

Anne Warner - The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary