Dawney

"Dawney," he said, as the man came down, partially dressed, at his summons, "has anything taken place during the night?"

Colonel Thorndyke's Secret 1867

But the officer in this desperate situation could actually find no other to help him to repeat the command to the scattered remnant, and he was thankful for the assistance of Colonel Dawney, who, as a civilian, was surveying the battle from Horse Artillery Hill.

South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 Louis Creswicke

To the west of those, towards the provinces of the Ashaguas and Catetios, are the rivers of Beta, Dawney, and Ubarro; and toward the frontier of Peru are the provinces of Thomebamba, and Caxamalca.

The Discovery of Guiana. Paras. 50-102 1909

Between Dawney and Beta lieth a famous island in Orenoque (now called Baraquan, for above Meta it is not known by the name of Orenoque) which is called Athule; 6 beyond which ships of burden cannot pass by reason of a most forcible overfall, and current of water; but in the eddy all smaller vessels may be drawn even to Peru itself.

The Discovery of Guiana. Paras. 50-102 1909

For many hours after Dawney had taken him to his hotel, Harz was prostrate with stunning pains in the head and neck.

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900

And, puffing out his chest, Dawney vanished through a blanket looped across the doorway.

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900

"For what they are about to receive," drawled Dawney.

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900

"Then you'd forgive her, sir, whatever happened," Dawney said.

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900

Dawney left, escorting Cousin Teresa, and Harz strode home humming

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900

Dawney had answered: "If you had your way there would be no Society."

Villa Rubein, and other stories John Galsworthy 1900