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  • “What is it you are writing, you charming Gruffy?” says Giglio, who was lolling on the sofa, by the writing-table.

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • Gruffy was seated opposite their Majesties, between the

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • “Well, dear Gruffy,” says Giglio, only HE was quite satirical.

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • “Yes, you and your bride — your affianced love — your Gruffy!” says the Countess, with a languishing leer.

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • So Giglio, who was very good-natured, as Gruffy well knew, signed the order immediately; and, when she had it in her pocket, you may fancy what airs she gave herself.

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • Giglio was in love with her, and oh, what a fury Gruffy was in!

    The Rose and the Ring 2006

  • No i wasnt out "clubbing" again, I'm playing a character named "Gruffy the bear" in a christmas play at my church.

    rivers Diary Entry rivers 2002

  • He had pulled the curls over his eyes, and tied up his face with a great handkerchief over the cap, as Gruffy has been doing lately when she had the face-ache, and he went about among the little chaps in such

    Louis' School Days A Story for Boys

  • Sally, who helped him, hadn't the least idea it wasn't Gruffy.

    Louis' School Days A Story for Boys

  • I imagine Frank has as much idea of the identity of Clarke as I have -- I don't even know who he is, much less that he was ill -- but he answered just as Gruffy would do, with her handkerchief up to her mouth, 'Rather better, sir, I think -- he was asleep when I saw him last, and I didn't disturb him.'

    Louis' School Days A Story for Boys

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