Bradleigh

Her mother married a Bradleigh -- a mere nobody at that time

Desperate Remedies Thomas Hardy 1884

Navy named Bradleigh, who, with his wife and their daughter, lived in a street not far from Russell Square.

Desperate Remedies Thomas Hardy 1884

But very singularly the other branch of the family died out one by one -- three of them, and Miss Aldclyffe's great-uncle then left all his property, including this estate, to Captain Bradleigh and his wife -- Miss

Desperate Remedies Thomas Hardy 1884

"I say, don't take the sails down, Captain Bradleigh," he said; "the wind may come again soon."

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

"Oh yes, of course," said Sir John; "but we should like to know a little more of you personally, Captain Bradleigh."

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

"I think that any observant man would know you, Captain Bradleigh, in half-an-hour."

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

"Once for all then, Captain Bradleigh, be satisfied on that point; for I feel myself most fortunate," said Sir John.

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

Captain Bradleigh was there too, and one of the yacht's cutters hanging on at the pier, ready for rowing the party on board the

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

Finally, after quite three hours 'inspection, Captain Bradleigh led the way back to the saloon, where quite an elegant lunch had been spread, and the steward and his mate were in attendance.

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870

"Oughtn't he to come under the awning out of the scorching sun?" he continued to the doctor, as Jack went forward to where Captain Bradleigh was giving orders about lowering some of the studding-sails.

Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy George Manville Fenn 1870