Mignonette

Mignonette is lavish of rich spikes of bloom, and the Pansies never so splendid; immense smooth, perfect flowers of every color, they never put forth such in the summer heats.

An Island Garden 1894

"Mignonette," he said after one of these occasions, "some people here are very anxious to make your acquaintance."

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," he said looking down at her again, "do you know what a dear little child you are?"

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," he said, "what varieties of pride do you consider lawful and becoming?"

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," he said, "what time to-day will it please you to take a drive?"

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," said Mr. Linden, "when should I have heard such a piece of news from you?"

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," he said, "I did not think next year could gain brightness from anything -- but I cannot tell you how it has looked to me within these last two hours.

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

"Mignonette," he said, "I think it is a perfect day!

Say and Seal, Volume II Susan Warner 1852

It must also owe something to an 1884 case involving the Mignonette , the last trial for cannibalism at sea.

Time, Again, for Posh Bingo Paul Levy 2011

Some years later, in 1884, the yawl, Mignonette, foundered, with only four survivors, who were in an open boat for many days.

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