But the things we cared for were the small presents that came from people we knew; people who loved Hildegarde, not just because she was their grandniece or something, but because she was herself.
"Peggy"
Laura E. Richards
"Unless his young niece, or grandniece, or whatever she is, come to-day, I'm off, and he can find some one else to do his work.
"Round the Red Lamp Being Facts and Fancies of Medical Life"
Arthur Conan Doyle
It was the prettiest watch, surely, that ever was seen, set with blue enamel and pearls; and with it came a stately little note, assuring "my grandniece" that this was a slight return indeed for the pleasure that she had given to her affectionate E. D. "Poor dear Aunt Emily!"
"Hildegarde's Harvest"
Laura E. Richards