pet-a-lay

Updated: June 28, 2025

As we says in our tongue, my dear, 'It's allers the boro matcho that pet-a-lay 'dree the panni, though true gypsy lingo you can't call it for sure." "What does it mean?" demanded Lambert, staring at the dingy possessor of two millions sterling. "It's allers the largest fish that falls back into the water," translated Mrs. Stanley.

Fergus Hume - Red Money