For as the widow had pertinently inquired of the hired man, only the night before, How can a body cook good victuals without ingrejunce?
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond
To which Susanna had pertinently replied: "Well, next summer ain't tetched yet, an' we may all be in our graves before that time."
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond
If, among your miraculous acquirements, you have any secret to make time stand still, by which you can teach me to remain at sweet five-and-twenty, and if you will disclose it to me, I will not only pardon all your impertinences, as you so pertinently call them, but do any other thing in reason to satisfy you; except turn philosopher and feed upon carrots!
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft