Persis

• “Broader features, curved nose, full mouth, crow's-wing locks recalled Persis d'Io as she had been when she and Flandry said farewell on a planet now destroyed, he not knowing she bore his child.”

  A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows

• “The more southerly province called Persis proper (Faristan) consists also in part of mountain land interspersed with valley and plain, abundantly watered, and ample in pasture, sloping gradually down to low grounds on the sea-coast which are hot and dry: the care bestowed both by Medes and Persians on the breeding of their horses was remarkable.”

  The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01

• “I had Dum Aloo and two butter rotis for lunch and then had a sweet lassi at 'Persis' Paradise.”

  Archive 2004-06-01

• “Persis," he began in his deepest tones, "I was thinking as I came along --”

  Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale

• “Persis," he began in a loud angry voice, "what's the meaning of this piece of tom-foolishness?”

  Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale

• “When the baskets were filled and Dolly had gathered fire-lilies and wild roses more than she knew how to carry, it was proposed to stop a little and rest, on the homeward route, at Mis 'Persis's cottage.”

  Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives

• “Persis," said Lapham, "go to bed," and he gave her a look that meant obedience for her.”

  The Rise of Silas Lapham

• “Persis," Joel remonstrated in shocked accents, "it's not becoming for”

  Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale

• “Persis," he resumed, "I can't bear to go back with nothing settled in our minds.”

  The Rise of Silas Lapham

• “Persis Khambatta looks really upset when they shave her head and they spend a lot of time filming the shaving.”

  The “Making of Star Trek the Motion Picture” Featurette - The Retroist

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