Verny

The turreted castle of my childish dreams, which, with the adjacent glass-factory, was still called Verny le Moustier, was one of these.

Peter Ibbetson George Du Maurier 1865

"Verny," whispered Julie, soon after the two men were sawing and nailing at the sheds, "it's as plain as the nose on my face, that Gilly thinks those boys are far cleverer than we girls."

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

At once tempted by the adventure and facing other urgent demands related to my own agenda and my books, I weighed the pros and cons, consulted my habitual "advisors" Jean-Paul Enthoven, Gilles Hertzog, Françoise Verny and ended up declining the offer in the letter below.

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"I'd rather sleep out under the trees, Verny, when the weather is so fine," suggested Julie.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"Verny, do you know of any places one might choose for an objective on a hike?" asked Joan.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"Don't you know the story, Verny?" asked Julie, eagerly.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"All right, Hester and I will go for it, Verny!" exclaimed Amy.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"Verny, why not make a quick shelter to crawl under?" suggested Anne.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"Your idea is all right, Verny, but what will the rules cover, and why have punishments?" asked Julie.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900

"Verny, we might _rent_ another one -- we only have two in the lake, you know, and we all prefer canoes to boats," whispered Joan.

Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks Lillian Elizabeth Roy 1900