Goton

Nor do I feel impelled to leave her presence if I would live, as did Dante the presence of Beatrice; nor the painful confusion of Rousseau, when, in the same room with Madame Goton, he seemed impelled to leap into the flaming fireplace.

The Kempton-Wace Letters 2010

Goton had kindly saved me a portion of dinner, which indeed I needed.

Villette 2003

Trembling fearfully — as consciousness returned — ready to cry out on some fellow-creature to help me, only that I knew no fellow-creature was near enough to catch the wild summons — Goton in her far distant attic could not hear — I rose on my knees in bed.

Villette 2003

I said if he would let me out by the garden-door, and permit me just to run across the court, I would fetch him a plateful; and added that I believed they were excellent, as Goton had a very good method of baking, or rather stewing fruit, putting in a little spice, sugar, and a glass or two of vin blanc — might I go?

Villette 2003

On bringing me my tea next morning Goton urged me to call in a doctor.

Villette 2003

Borrowing of Goton, the cuisinière, a pail of water and a scrubbing-brush, I made this seat clean.

Villette 2003

I fear you will find the walk rather long, but you have the whole afternoon before you, and do not hurry; if you are not back in time for dinner, I will order a portion to be saved, or Goton, with whom you are a favourite, will have pleasure in tossing up some trifle, for your especial benefit.

Villette 2003

“Madame says it will make you sleep, chou-chou,” said Goton, as she received back the emptied cup.

Villette 2003

I had not been laid down five minutes, when another emissary arrived: Goton came, bringing me something to drink.

Villette 2003

They were making nuclear subs with the Goton (ph) Yard electric boat that General Dynamics makes.

CNN Transcript Oct 29, 2001 2001