mistress

• They frequently come here, for the mistress is a Welsh woman, and an old friend of both, and then they take up their abode in the cart beneath the old oaks down there by the stream And what is their reason for doing so?" —  Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest
• The good woman had taken them under her especial care while her mistress was away There was no lack of pleasant conversation when Aunt Mary was in the room, and the work progressed well during the morning hours; but, unfortunately, about three o'clock in the afternoon some friends came to call, and as it was evident to Miss Livesay that this would prevent their visit to the cottage that evening, she bade the young people put away their work, and try to find some amusement in the garden. —  Aunt Mary
• I made answer, with a great calmness, for I saw that she sought to rouse my spleen Well, do not bellow," blurted she, "for my mistress is as sound as a gold-piece Then quoth my lady, a-rising up on her elbow Nay, that she is not. —  A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales
• But if her mistress was appeased, Mrs Keene's mother was not. —  Percival Keene
• I am too hungry You could forget--nay, I should not be surprised if you have already forgotten--all but the fact that your mistress is a blonde, with bright golden hair. —  The Rifle Rangers

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