Witherby

"You forget the nearest telegraph office is at Witherby, seven miles off."

Viviette William John Locke 1896

They talked of Dick and Dick's birthday and Dick's happiness most of the way to Witherby.

Viviette William John Locke 1896

He explained how the idea had occurred to him; how Viviette had come late the night before to tell him of what he had never before suspected -- Dick's desire to go abroad; how they had conspired to give him a birthday surprise; how they had driven over to Witherby to send the telegram to Lord Overton.

Viviette William John Locke 1896

Austin and I have the most important business to transact at Witherby, so he's driving me over.

Viviette William John Locke 1896

Slip away to Witherby an hour or so before your time.

Viviette William John Locke 1896

In the midst of this he heard Mr. Willett saying, "You ought to get some one to come and write about this for your paper, Witherby."

A Modern Instance William Dean Howells 1878

But he was sickeningly disappointed; he had counted upon the sale of his article to the Events; his hope had been founded upon actual knowledge of the proprietor's intention; and although he had rebuked Marcia's overweening confidence, he had expected that Witherby would jump at it.

A Modern Instance William Dean Howells 1878

But after due time for conviction no man enjoyed Bartley's irony more than Witherby when once he had mastered an instance of it.

A Modern Instance William Dean Howells 1878

Oh, by the way, "said Witherby," there is one little piece of outside work which I should like you to finish up for us; and we'll agree upon something extra for it, if you wish.

A Modern Instance William Dean Howells 1878

These low views of high society, coupled with an apparent familiarity with it, modified Witherby more and more.

A Modern Instance William Dean Howells 1878