sap-r-r-r-rie

Updated: June 9, 2025

I was in despair when in came Baptiste and Graeme. One look at Sandy, and Baptiste tore off his coat and cap, slammed them on the floor, danced on them, and with a long-drawn 'sap-r-r-r-rie, rushed at Slavin. But Graeme caught him by the back of the neck, saying, 'Hold on, little man, and turning to Slavin, pointed to Sandy, who was reviving under Nelson's care, and said, 'What's this for?

Ralph Connor - Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks