The girls liked the Scotchy things, as they called them, that Mrs. MacDonald had for them, and the hot scones, with a "wee bittie" of honey or jam were generally as pleasant a treat as they found anywhere.
"A Dear Little Girl at School"
Amy E. Blanchard
Only I wad sair like a bittie o' can'le," was Annie's trembling reply, for she had a sad foreboding instinct now.
"Alec Forbes of Howglen"
George MacDonald
Gin ye want a bittie o' sugar ony time, jist tell me, an' dinna gang helpin' yoursel'.
"Alec Forbes of Howglen"
George MacDonald