Dranes

And then there was blind Arizona Juanita Dranes, an influential gospel singer who once traveled from Chicago to Texas with a note of introduction that read, “Since she is deprived of her natural sight, the Lord has given her a spiritual sight.”

FLY FISHING WITH DARTH VADER MATT LABASH 2010

She had not talked with Molly more than five minutes, and had not approached the real subject of the interview, which concerned the social relations between the Haverleys and the Dranes, when the Irishwoman lifted up her hands, and opened wide her eyes.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

But she could not bring herself to regret the advice she had given him when he proposed consulting Miss Panney in regard to the Dranes 'removal.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

The lord of Cobhurst, who had allowed his sister to tell of the visit of the Dranes, had been thinking what a wonderful piece of good luck it would have been, if, instead of these strangers, Dora Bannister and her family had desired to find quarters in a pleasant country house for a few summer weeks.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

She was convinced that at this moment that eminent cook was preparing a dinner for the benefit of the Dranes, without any thought of the tastes or desires of the mistress of the house or its master.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

She wanted some country air; she wanted to see the Dranes; she had a great admiration for Miss Haverley, being perfectly able to judge, although she had met her but once, that she was a lady born; she looked upon her brother as a most superior gentleman; and she would be perfectly content with whatever she found in the Cobhurst kitchen.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

She had heard from the Dranes a great deal about their famous cook, and she was glad of the opportunity to look upon this learned professor of kitchen lore.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

I am sure she would be delighted to come to you, especially as the Dranes are with you.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

And words cannot tell you, madam, how it gladdens my old heart to think that I had so much to do myself with the good fortunes of us all, for the Dranes and me are a happy family now, and I hope may long be so, and hold together.

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868

"We cannot improve the circumstances of the Dranes, and we cannot prevent La Fleur from going to them if her feelings prompt her to do it."

The Girl at Cobhurst Frank Richard Stockton 1868