diddling

Updated: May 12, 2025

"Maman," she muttered drowsily as the Major paused outside her door on his way to his room, "In the garden " and the Major listened and sighed. She awoke to the diddling drone of Piqueur's quavering voice. In the clear sweetness of the May morning above the twittering of the birds it raised itself, the quaint measures delighting her ears.

Lucille Van Slyke - Little Miss By-The-Day