Presently a single voice rose, singing an exquisite little French Canzonet, the refrain of which was a passionate repetition of the word "Amie."
"Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories"
Louisa M. Alcott
Indeed, it was a common thing then, in places where friend met friend, for one that had a voice to read somewhat aloud for the delectation of the others, whether a pleasant tale in prose or a poetic Canzonet.
"The God of Love"
Justin Huntly McCarthy
Then he sang too other lines of the Canzonet,- "She is fair Beyond compare,"- repeating it to express the imploring poesy which abounds in the heart of a timid young man, brave only when alone.
"The Hated Son"
Honore de Balzac