Poxe

It was thought that Poxe would never beget an heir, and it was certain that he would not live to be forty-two.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

It was a pity that Poxe should have done this; it was really a very great pity.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

I was sincerely sorry about poor Poxe, but felt he would probably be better shut up.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

I met Poxe in the bathroom, very white and dejected.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

But lately this wasting of “copy” — as all good journalists are wont to describe the misfortunes of their friends — has been for me a matter of increasing and intolerable regret; and now that I have learned from Anne “in a manner which it is not convenient to record,” much of which Edward and Poxe are ignorant, I find it wholly impossible to remain silent.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

And thus the interview closed and Poxe went out, elated, to celebrate his escape in the manner which most immediately suggested itself to him; and Edward, in his fire-blackened room, felt that everything was turning out well.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

He was in great form, and for this I disliked him that he should be in good form at breakfast; however, he was really rather amusing about the Poxe murder as it was already called.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

It must certainly have been a cheering interview for Poxe.

The Complete Stories Waugh, Evelyn 1998

Poxe on you, I knowe whereabouts you are, but I'm not like to serve either of these you meane, but I'le tell you, fayth, they used mee very kindly the last tyme they sawe mee, but God knowes their not in condidition now to see any body, God comfort them.

Three Hundred Years Hence 1836

A Poxe on you for your opinion, it hath done mee much hurt, pry'thee how pretend you?

Three Hundred Years Hence 1836