Chevenix

I am sure, Mamma, you would know even the great state drawing-rooms at Chevenix were

Elizabeth Visits America Elinor Glyn 1903

Countess of Chevenix for a while; but Tom would not agree to that.

Elizabeth Visits America Elinor Glyn 1903

"Lady Chevenix is a homely looking person with henna-assisted hair and the true British haughty manner," they put!

Elizabeth Visits America Elinor Glyn 1903

But even here they call Octavia "Lady Chevenix" and me "Lady Valmond" every minute -- never just "My Lady" like at home, and I am sure they would rather die than say

Elizabeth Visits America Elinor Glyn 1903

Mrs. Germain was put into a first-class carriage by two attendant squires, provided with tea and a foot-warmer; and then Chevenix bowed himself away and Senhouse disappeared.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892

I remember young Chevenix: he had swell connections -- yes, yes.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892

"'Oh's the sort of expression one used at the time," said Chevenix.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892

It sounded extremely reasonable to him what he then proposed; and also to her, though Chevenix scorned its propounder.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892

Chevenix rose and stood with his back to the fire.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892

"Of course you couldn't, my dear man," cried Chevenix.

Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Maurice Hewlett 1892