Guester

But at that very moment Old Peg Guester killed one Finder and got herself killed by the other.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

Alvin thought of that night when Goody Guester died, Peggy's mother, though he hadn't known that Miss Larner was really Peggy Guester until she knelt weeping over her mother's ruined body.

Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

"Well, I know about cloth but I don't know about what Old Peg Guester likes, and if she ain't happy with what you come home with, I'd rather it be your fault than mine."

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Maybe his folks just weren't the quality of Old Peg Guester or Gertie Smith.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"Old Peg Guester always says you got ears like a dog, perk up at everything."

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"He must be the same boy that Goody Guester asked me to teach privately."

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

The name she had taken, Larner, meant nothing more than teacher, and since she was a teacher, it was as truly her name as Father's name was Guester and Makepeace's name was Smith.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

"That's right, that's Old Peg Guester calling," said Alvin.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Alvin saw how Goody Guester looked at him, even more nervous-like.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

Goody Guester stopped teasing and being mad, both, and turned solemn.

Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989