Thusa

But "'Thusa had such a pretty neck," said the guilty seamstress to herself; and what did an inch or so matter in the end?

The Heart of Arethusa Francis Barton Fox

"Well, she gave me a lovely hug, and we both know what that means, don't we, 'Thusa dearie?"

The Heart of Arethusa Francis Barton Fox

If yer's enny time an 'strength ter spar' more'n yer givin 'day by day in the school, I want yer should give it to -- to -- Winnie an' 'Thusa -- they're bright girls, that have studied hard,

Bricks without Straw A Novel 1880

Such were his thoughts when the words of Thusa ha measg rung from Lady Mar's voice.

The Scottish Chiefs 1875

The countess vainly believed that some sensibility advantageous to her new passion had caused the agitation with which she saw him depart from her side, and, intoxicated with the idea, she ran through many a melodious descant, till, touching on the first strains of Thusa ha measg na reultan mor, she saw Wallace start from his contemplative position, and with a pale countenance leave the room.

The Scottish Chiefs 1875

Three notes from thine own sweet strains of Thusa ha measg na reultan mor, * blown by his pipe, shall be a sign to me that he is there; and I will come forth to hear tidings of thee.

The Scottish Chiefs 1875

[Page 53] * Thusa ha measg na reultan mor, &c., are the beginning words of an old Gaelic ditty, the English of which runs thus: –

The Scottish Chiefs 1875

If yer's enny time an 'strength ter spar' more'n yer givin 'day by day in the school, I want yer should give it to -- to -- Winnie an' 'Thusa -- they're bright girls, that have studied hard, and are young and strong.

Bricks Without Straw Albion Winegar Tourg��e 1871

Miss Thusa, jerking her spectacles down on the bridge of her nose.

Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel Caroline Lee Hentz 1828

Thusa in a singularly repulsive mood, thought it better to depart.

Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel Caroline Lee Hentz 1828