robin-run-in-the-'edge

Updated: June 1, 2025

"She said it was 'Robin-run-in-the-'edge, and it isn't it's 'edge mustard," said Hallin, severely, holding up a little feathery stalk. Mrs. Allison shook her head, endeavouring to suit her look to the gravity of the offence. "Mother must learn her lessons better, mustn't she? Go and shake hands, little man, with Lady Tressady." Hallin went gravely to do as he was told.

Mrs. Humphry Ward - Sir George Tressady — Volume I