Peedles

Lady Peedles, our guests decided among themselves, must be the widow of some one in the City who had been knighted in a crowd.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

There was no Mr. Peedles -- at least, not for Mr.. Peedles, though as an individual he continued to exist.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

Mr.. Peedles, speaking without rising, from personal observation in the daytime -- which she hoped would not be deemed a liberty; literature, even in manuscript, being, so to speak, public property -- found herself in a position to confirm all that Mr. Jarman had remarked.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

At the theatre "my friend Lady Peedles" became a person much spoken of -- generally in loud tones.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

"Oh, me and Mr. Kelver are going out for a short walk, Mr.. Peedles.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

"My dear," continued Mr.. Peedles, "when Mr. Peedles left me I thought that I should never smile again.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893

Peedles "was the phrase most often heard in our rooms whenever she was present.

Paul Kelver, a Novel 1893