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Updated: May 5, 2025

"Well, I never!" said the old gentleman. "What is the meaning of all this, Bessie?" Of course there was nothing for it but to advance and explain the facts of the case, which John did with much humming and ha-ing and a general awkwardness of manner that baffles description, while Bessie stood by, her hand upon her lover's shoulder, blushing as red as any rose. Mr.

Henry Rider Haggard - Jess

Pete returned home with the stamped and addressed envelope open in his hands, "Clane the table quick," he shouted; "I must be writing to Kirry. Will I give her your love, Nancy?" With much hem-ing and ha-ing and clearing of his throat, Pete was settling himself before a sheet of note-paper, when the door opened, and Philip stepped into the house.

Sir Hall Caine - The Manxman: A Novel - 1895