Lalage

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Ancient Greek λαλαγέω (lalageō, "to prattle").

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"The Archdeacon says that you are the person chiefly responsible for what he calls Lalage's compromising position."

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said sternly, "if you take that bag I'll write straight to the Archdeacon."

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," said my mother, "is an extremely naughty little girl who will be a great deal better at school."

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," said my mother, "have you been meddling with this bishopric election?"

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said, while the Canon was arguing with the station master,

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said, "I've subscribed liberally to the funds of the society.

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said, "you're not going to give it to Titherington, are you?

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," he said, "will you come with me for a tour to Brazil?

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said, "and Hilda, I am so thoroughly convinced of your energy and enterprise, I feel so sure of Selby-Harrison's financial ability and I am so deeply in sympathy with the objects of your, may

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907
"Lalage," I said, "has quite a remarkable feeling for style.

Lalage's Lovers George A. Birmingham 1907