Howdy-do

He would bark, "Howdy-do?" to every dog that passed his gate.

Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels

"Howdy-do!" said I aloud to the fattest and reddest carnation that overtopped all the rest.

Dawn O'Hara, the Girl Who Laughed Edna Ferber 1926

"Howdy-do, folks?" said the new-comer, easily, dropping upon the steps and fanning herself with the limp handkerchief.

Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby Kathleen Thompson Norris 1923

But the test of friendship true, isn't merely: "Howdy-do?"

The Path to Home 1920

"Howdy-do, Mr. Shandon?" he said genially, removing his hat to mop his moist forehead and then coming closer to extend his hand.

The Short Cut Jackson Gregory 1912

When the team was out of town our form of greeting was changed from, "Good-morning!" or "Howdy-do!" to "What's the score?"

Buttered Side Down 1911

Through the crowds Uncle Billy wandered shyly, stroking his beard and saying, "Howdy-do, sir," in his gentle voice, getting out of the way of people who hurried, and in great trouble of mind if any one asked him how he intended to vote upon a bill.

In the Arena Stories of Political Life Booth Tarkington 1907

He answered it with his usual "Howdy-do, sir," then stroked his beard and gazed profoundly at the row of fat volumes in front of him, swallowing painfully once or twice.

In the Arena Stories of Political Life Booth Tarkington 1907

"Howdy-do, Misse 'Jones!" exclaimed Woo in great excitement as he came hurrying out to meet him.

Rimrock Jones Dane Coolidge 1906

The accommodating and friendly mine-boss of the Howdy-do led Madeira's party to a shed opposite his mill and there outfitted them with rubber coats and caps, talking to them all the while in that tinkling voice, with the glad note singing in it.

Sally of Missouri 1905