If ye'll jist go for wanst, they'll all be moighty glad, for it's a fine Ironer ye are, Mrs. Quinn.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas
In the same paper of January 25, 1843, directly under an advertisement for sale of "a girl about 18 years of age, who is honest, industrious, and a good cook, fine washer and Ironer, and a good seamstress," we find the notice of a "Blooded colt at auction.
"Slavery and the Constitution"
William Ingersoll Bowditch
He has dealt with diplomatists, who imagine nothing but shuffling: the old Ironer!
"The Tragic Comedians, Complete"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009