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  • "I wonder the beautiful Lady MacDonald has time to trouble about the dreams of a menial," says Eleanor, with the touch of sarcasm that always accompanies any mention of Giddy's friend.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • She would like to say "my parents," but dreads Giddy's cynical smile.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • She finds herself using Giddy's expressions, stealing Giddy's ideas, remembering her droll sayings, and repeating them second-hand.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • "Oh, yes; no end of people have been invited, and Giddy's affairs are always so _chic_ -- that meaning stylish, smart -- all sorts of grand dresses and bonnets."

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • Giddy's feet for the moment are mercifully concealed by the table-cloth.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • Still whistling, Eleanor saunters into Giddy's presence, her eyes as radiant as stars, her lips parted in joyous greeting.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • Giddy's important letter is addressed to the Fur Store.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • The first (Mistress Giddy) is very quick; but the second (Mrs. Slim) fell into Giddy's own style, and was as good company as she.

    The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 George A. Aitken

  • Giddy's mouth curves, her little foot taps impatiently on the floor at

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

  • She flung her head back with an air of offended dignity, her eyes flashing at the remembrance of Giddy's stinging phrases.

    When the Birds Begin to Sing Harold Piffard

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