The girl, who had been Pencilling a large "10:46" on the envelope, looked up in surprise; but rose immediately to the occasion.
"Sisters"
Kathleen Norris
In England they have a pleasant fashion of calling to inquire for invalids or afflicted friends, and of Pencilling the words "kind inquiries."
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
Send a card without any Pencilling upon it, or write a note, thus: "Mrs. Brown regrets that a previous engagement will deprive her of the pleasure of accepting the polite invitation of Mrs. Jones."
"Manners and Social Usages"
Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood